
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barnstable County, MA from $500 (7 Rentals)
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Barnstable County, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barnstable County?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County Studio Apartments | $2,177 | $1,750 | $2,905 |
| Barnstable County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,402 | $4,040 |
| Barnstable County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,494 | $1,670 | $7,800 |
| Barnstable County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,022 | $1,877 | $4,840 |
| Barnstable County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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Cheapest Available Barnstable County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Barnstable County, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Henry T. Wing Residences priced from $1,538. Flats on 473 Main Street in the Captain's Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barnstable County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry T. Wing Residences | One Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,538 |
| Flats on 473 Main Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Lyberty Green Apartments | Sunrise* Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barnstable County, MA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barnstable County area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2 bed/ 2 bath B Model at Residence at 850 in the starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Barnstable County apartment is the Brewster (2br_b) Model at Everleigh Cape Cod- Age 55+ Active Adult starting at $3,574 with a $3.42 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Barnstable County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence at 850 | 2 bed/ 2 bath B | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Everleigh Cape Cod- Age 55+ Active Adult | Brewster (2br_b) | 2BR,2BA | $3.42 |
| Henry T. Wing Residences | Two Bedroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Lyberty Green Apartments | Coral | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| 396 Main St, Unit 2 | 396 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Maris Cape Cod | A | Studio ,1BA | $5.07 |
| Sea Captains Row | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Flats on 473 Main Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.89 |
| Serenity Apartments at Brewster | 0RB | Studio ,1BA | $5.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barnstable County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Barnstable County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barnstable County is under $3,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barnstable County?
The cheapest apartment in Barnstable County is Henry T. Wing Residences which is listed at $1,538, while the average apartment in Barnstable County costs $4,635.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barnstable County?
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 15 regular apartments in Barnstable County 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 Barnstable County?
Cheap apartments in Barnstable County have an average cost of $648 which is $3,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barnstable County.
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