
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,300 (45 Rentals)


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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01, Unit 01

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

13 Tuckerman St

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

1729 Commonwealth Ave
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30 Dalrymple St

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

9 Cardington St, Unit 2

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom in Jamaica Plain

136 Homestead St
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108 Wilmington Ave

110 Greenbrier St

14 Horace St

Barnes School Apartments

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Jackson Commons II

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

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96 Munroe St

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167 College Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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112 Newtonville Ave
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39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3, Unit 3

43 Temple St

102 Revere St, Unit Unit 1

66 Brook St, Unit 1

66 Brook St, Unit 2

66 Brook St, Unit 1

1227 Sea St, Unit Unit 1

890 Broadway

41 Light St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,704 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,094 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,325 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,870 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,060 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,755 | $4,450 | $10,000+ |
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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Boston with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Boston is at 21 Sudan St listed at $1,350.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $3,094.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 1,275 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at APT Correlative Housing - The Coolidge.
What is the average size for Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Boston is currently 817 sq ft.
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