1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,500 (67 Rentals)

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38 Farquhar St, Unit Studio
$1,485

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Base Rent$1,485
Total Monthly Price$1,485
12 Month Lease Term
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38 Farquhar St, Unit Studio

38 Farquhar StBoston, MA 02131
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14 Duval St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300 - $4,600
Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $4,600
12 Month Lease Term
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14 Duval St

14 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 47 Orlando St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
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47 Orlando St

BostonMA02126
property at 136 Homestead St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121
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Van Ness Terrace
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Van Ness Terrace

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

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Base Rent$1,093 - $1,495
Total Monthly Price$1,093 - $1,495
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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
12 Month Lease Term
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit D
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit D

184 Aspinwall AveBrookline, MA 02446
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92 Wallace St, Unit 1
$800

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Base Rent$800
Total Monthly Price$800
12 Month Lease Term
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92 Wallace St, Unit 1

92 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 47 Massasoit Ave
$1,200 - $3,000

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
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47 Massasoit Ave

HullMA02045
property at 11 Upham St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
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11 Upham St

MaldenMA02148
property at 13 Harnden Rd
$900 - $2,700

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
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13 Harnden Rd

MaldenMA02148

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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 listed at .

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $3,068.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at 21 Euston.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Boston is currently 734 sq ft.

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