Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Allston Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $700 (292 Rentals)

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313 Allston St

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592 Cambridge St

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North Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Allston 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 North Allston, MA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Allston 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 North Allston apartment is the 146 Allston St Model at 146 Allston St, Unit 3 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Allston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston 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
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Allston, Brighton, MA

Ranked #109

Among neighborhoods in Brighton, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
North Allston, Brighton, MA

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Best Local Schools in
North Allston, Brighton, MA

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Getting Around the North Allston Neighborhood in Brighton, MA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Cheap North Allston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Allston?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Allston?

The cheapest apartment in North Allston is which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in North Allston costs $23,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Allston?

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 169 regular apartments in North Allston 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 North Allston?

Cheap apartments in North Allston have an average cost of $192 which is $23,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Allston.

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