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7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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15 Higgins St, Unit A
15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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60 Saint James St, Unit 2
60 Saint James StBoston, MA 02119
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31 Seattle St, Unit B
31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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150 Clare AveBoston, MA 02136
43 Glenwood Ave
BostonMA02136
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36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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92 Wallace St, Unit 1
92 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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14 Wallingford RdBrighton, MA 02135
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29 Derby St, Unit 3
29 Derby StSomerville, MA 02145
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1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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1688 Beacon St, Unit 16
1688 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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2020 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
2020 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2
29 Bailey RdSomerville, MA 02145
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42 Irwin St, Unit 2
42 Irwin StWinthrop, MA 02152
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15 New Hampshire AveSomerville, MA 02145
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175 River St, Unit 2
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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11-13 Plymouth StCambridge, MA 02141
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252 Cypress StBrookline, MA 02445
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55 Harvard AveHyde Park, MA 02136
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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 | $2,624 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,558 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,178 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,118 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,492 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,311 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Boston, MA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
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78 / 100
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Biking is convenient for most trips
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Transit is convenient for most trips
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston?
The cheapest apartment in Boston is Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Boston costs $5,874.
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 15,289 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 $549 which is $5,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston.
Expert Rental Resources
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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!