Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $700 (354 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Commonwealth area of Allston.

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Cheapest Available Commonwealth Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, MA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 175 N Beacon St Model at 175 N Beacon St, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commonwealth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
319 Allston St, Unit 3319 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.19
151 Murdock St, Unit 1151 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.20
151 Murdock St, Unit 1151 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.20
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
66 S Huntington Ave, Unit 51-B366 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.17
32 S Huntington Ave32 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.19

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commonwealth Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Commonwealth?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Commonwealth is under $1,750.

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