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 Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Barnstable County Studio Apartments | $1,999 | $1,612 | $2,550 |
Barnstable County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $1,402 | $3,980 |
Barnstable County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $1,670 | $4,035 |
Barnstable County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,877 | $2,588 |
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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 Phare priced from $1,402. 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 $1,975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barnstable County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Phare | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,402 |
Flats on 473 Main Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,975 |
Serenity Apartments at Brewster | 0RB | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barnstable County, MA
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barnstable County area is the $0.26 price per square foot 166 Ocean Ave Model at 166 Ocean Ave in the in the Bass River neighborhood starting from $2,565. The second greatest value Barnstable County apartment is the K Model at Hanover Hyannis starting at $3,880 with a $2.88 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. |
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166 Ocean Ave | 166 Ocean Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
Hanover Hyannis | K | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
25 Ocean Ave, Unit #113 | 25 Ocean Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Everleigh Cape Cod- Age 55+ Active Adult | Hyannis (1br+d_d1) | 1BR,2BA | $3.36 |
22 Ocean Ave, Unit #306 | 22 Ocean Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Sea Captains Row | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Phare | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Residence at 850 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Henry T. Wing Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
94 Ocean Ave, Unit #211 | 94 Ocean Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
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 $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barnstable County?
The cheapest apartment in Barnstable County is Phare which is listed at $1,402, while the average apartment in Barnstable County costs $3,500.
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 7 regular apartments in Barnstable County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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