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176 W Springfield St, Unit 1
$2,400
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176 W Springfield St, Unit 1

176 W Springfield StBoston, MA 02118
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31 Seattle St, Unit B
$1,775
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31 Seattle St, Unit B

31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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28 Chelsea St
$1,950
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28 Chelsea St

28 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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116 Riverway, Unit 2
$2,300
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116 Riverway, Unit 2

116 RiverwayBoston, MA 02215
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126 Warren St, Unit 43
$1,950
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126 Warren St, Unit 43

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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14 Duval St, Unit 3
$2,400
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14 Duval St, Unit 3

14 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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23 Snow Hill St, Unit 10
$2,400
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23 Snow Hill St, Unit 10

23 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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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

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

86 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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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 Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) listed at $950.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $2,954.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a square feet unit at .

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Boston is currently 1,153 sq ft.

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