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695 Bennington StBoston, MA 02128
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15 Higgins St, Unit A
15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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61 Winthrop AveRevere, MA 02151
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WalthamMA02453
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166 South StQuincy, MA 02169
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81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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34 Capen StMedford, MA 02155
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50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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51 Porter StMalden, MA 02148
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287 Elliot St, Unit 12
287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
81 Maple St
WalthamMA02453
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22 Saint Mary St, Unit 19
22 Saint Mary StMalden, MA 02148
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QuincyMA02169
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223 Essex StMelrose, MA 02176
Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,616 | $1,100 | $7,997 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,591 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,069 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,862 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,065 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,041 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Boston, MA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
78 / 100
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Biking is convenient for most trips
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Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Boston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boston is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston?
The cheapest apartment in Boston is 16 Nashua St which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Boston costs $5,509.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boston?
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 7,668 regular apartments in Boston 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 Boston?
Cheap apartments in Boston have an average cost of $430 which is $5,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.
The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.
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