
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA (6,596 Rentals)


Harbor Point

Idyl

The Indie

One Canal Apartments

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Garrison Square

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100 Pier 4

Church Park
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats

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345 Harrison

The Bond

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Verra

1700 Dorchester Ave

Parkway Apartments

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Bower

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

The Melnea Residences

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The Smith

One India Street Apartments
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South Standard

The Brynx

3200 Washington

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The Harlo

Alcott

Pierce Boston

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The Eddy

J VUE at the LMA

The Tremont
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Waldorf Lofts

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James and Harrison Court

62 on the Park

LUKA on the Common

One Greenway

Van Ness

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Flats on D

West Square Apartments
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The Longwood

660 Washington

Fenway Triangle

Emerson Place

The Charley

Fenway Flats

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The Metlo

Ora Seaport

The Copley Group Fenway

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Troy Boston

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The Towers at Longfellow

Peninsula Apartments

Bremen 282
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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 | $2,613 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,609 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,082 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,835 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,911 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,696 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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Boston 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: September 05, 2025There are currently 54052 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Boston, MA that range in price from $739 to $29,690. North Allston, Kendall Square and Harvard Square are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Boston with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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North Allston | 1714 | $2,800 | $850 |
Kendall Square | 1685 | $3,132 | $900 |
Harvard Square | 1521 | $2,900 | $900 |
Hyde Square | 1406 | $2,900 | $800 |
West End Boston | 1372 | $3,200 | $1,150 |
North Station | 1301 | $3,200 | $1,450 |
Commonwealth | 1120 | $2,675 | $850 |
Oak Square | 1034 | $2,647 | $850 |
Waterfront | 1016 | $3,250 | $875 |
Cory Hill | 813 | $2,565 | $850 |
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Boston Overview
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Why live in Boston, MA?
From the one-of-a-kind people to the contagious hometown pride that pours from every inch of the city, Boston is truly a destination like no other. Irish-American heritage is omnipresent throughout the Boston area, and its St. Paddy's Day celebrations are truly the stuff of legend.
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $3,004.
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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