1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,500 (55 Rentals)

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43 Parkton Rd
$1,220
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$1,220 - $4,750
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$1,220 - $4,750
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

43 Parkton Rd

43 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121

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Van Ness Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Terrace

238 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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Jackson Commons II
$1,093
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$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495
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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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96 Munroe St
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500
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96 Munroe St

96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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42 Irwin St
$1,000 - $1,300
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$1,000 - $1,300
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$1,000 - $1,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

42 Irwin St

42 Irwin StWinthrop, MA 02152
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90 Chandler St, Unit 2
$1,425
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$1,425
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$1,425
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90 Chandler St, Unit 2

90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit C
$1,400
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$1,400
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$1,400
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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit C

184 Aspinwall AveBrookline, MA 02446
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18 Autumn St
$1,450 - $1,775
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$1,450 - $1,775
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$1,450 - $1,775
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18 Autumn St

18 Autumn StSomerville, MA 02145
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350
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$1,350
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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$900

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$900
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890 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
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41 Light St
1 Bedroom Apartments

41 Light St

41 Light StLynn, MA 01905

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Executive House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Executive House

1025 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02169
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Acadia
1 Bedroom Apartments

Acadia

242 Spencer AveChelsea, MA 02150
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UE Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Commerce Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Commerce Apartments

376 Warren StRoxbury, MA 02119
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Georgetowne Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetowne Homes

400 A Georgetowne DrHyde Park, MA 02136
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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR listed at $1,621.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $3,115.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 1,249 square feet unit starting from $3,735 at The Aven at Newton Highlands.

What is the average size for Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Boston is currently 742 sq ft.

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