Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA (10,100 Rentals)

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Commonwealth, Boston, MA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Massachusetts, including Allston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Allston, Commonwealth has emerged as one of the A-list communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and having the finest education available.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and outdoor amenities? this residential area is providing great access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential area has now become known as one of the best upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury communities also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have furry friends? this area of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Commonwealth Neighborhood in Allston, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Commonwealth

How much are Studio apartments in Commonwealth?

There are currently 582 Studio Apartments in Commonwealth with rent ranges from $1,600 to $13,146 with an average price of $2,538.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Commonwealth Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Commonwealth ranges from $1,280 to $16,811 with an average monthly rent of $2,927.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Commonwealth cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Commonwealth range from $1,350 to $29,872. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,516.

How expensive are Commonwealth Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,768 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Commonwealth on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $12,500 - averaging $3,887 for the location.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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