
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thompsonville Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (86 Rentals)
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14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 2

14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 2

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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1

1729 Commonwealth Ave

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

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59 Strathmore Rd

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541 Washington St, Unit Top Floor Apartment

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11
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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

89 Englewood Ave

28 Academy Hill Rd

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22 Chiswick Rd

35 Orkney Rd

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26 Chiswick Rd

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193 Strathmore Rd

70 Strathmore Rd, Unit 11A

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23

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32 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 3
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28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit #14

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

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2 Lothian Rd

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 3

365 Washington St, Unit 204A

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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10

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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

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61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 3

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue

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21 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3
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77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 2

199 Strathmore Rd, Unit 9

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 23

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132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 7

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1997 Commonwealth Ave

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163 Strathmore Rd

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 23

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1743 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 0

10 Lothian Rd, Unit 14
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1715 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

11 Embassy Rd, Unit 6C

10 Lothian Rd, Unit 16

4 Ayr Rd, Unit 42A

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258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1

11 Snow St

125 Chiswick Rd, Unit 303

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61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10

125 Chiswick Rd, Unit 307

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126 Englewood Ave
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Thompsonville, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thompsonville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsonville Studio Apartments | $2,448 | $1,800 | $4,950 |
| Thompsonville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $960 | $7,399 |
| Thompsonville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,811 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Thompsonville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,984 | $1,350 | $9,655 |
| Thompsonville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,657 | $1,400 | $7,000 |
| Thompsonville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,055 | $3,195 | $10,000+ |
| Thompsonville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,383 | $5,600 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Thompsonville Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thompsonville, MA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thompsonville area is the $0.24 price per square foot 61 Selkirk Rd Model at 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Thompsonville apartment is the 132 Sutherland Rd Model at 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thompsonville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 | 61 Selkirk Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 7 Lothian Rd, Unit 3 | 7 Lothian Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3 | 198 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 258 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 126 Englewood Ave | 126 Englewood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4 | 2 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 131 Sutherland Rd, Unit H | 131 Sutherland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 2 | 77 Chiswick Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThompsonville, Boston, MA
Ranked #99
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thompsonville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Thompsonville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thompsonville is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thompsonville?
The cheapest apartment in Thompsonville is 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Thompsonville costs $12,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thompsonville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Thompsonville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Thompsonville?
Cheap apartments in Thompsonville have an average cost of $102 which is $12,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thompsonville.
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