
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $3,000 (2,851 Rentals)


The Indie

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

1700 Dorchester Ave

Parkway Apartments

The Melnea Residences

3200 Washington

The Copley Group Fenway

J VUE at the LMA
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Waldorf Lofts

62 on the Park

The Longwood

660 Washington

The Charley

Fenway Flats

Peninsula Apartments

Bremen 282

125 WARREN

The Copley Group Beacon Hill
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Gateway at Maverick Square

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Addison

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1550 on the Charles

340 Bremen St | East Boston

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Hub25

Babcock Tower

Atrio Boston

Fenway Parkside

36 Cottage St

365 Western Ave

Residences at Brighton Marine
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MBH Apartments

Winter Street Apartments, 8

Parker Hill Apartments

Boylston St, 40

Gardner St, 75-90

Parmelee Court

250 Centre

Stony Brook Village
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337 Beacon St, Unit 7

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197 Dorchester St, Unit 1

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60 London St, Unit One Bedroom furnished Apt

656 Saratoga Street

54 Saint Stephen St

Terra on Lenox

52 Clearway St
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24 Westland Ave
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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 | $2,610 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,850 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,922 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,693 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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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
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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 $900.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $3,003.
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 sq ft.
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