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18 Glenville Ave
18 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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43 Gleason St, Unit 2
43 Gleason StBoston, MA 02121
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$900 - $3,600
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11 Glade Ave
11 Glade AveBoston, MA 02130
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28 Orleans St
28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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89 Cedar St, Unit 3
89 Cedar StBoston, MA 02119
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8 Bynner St, Unit 3
8 Bynner StBoston, MA 02130
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120 Minden St
120 Minden StBoston, MA 02130
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235 Heath St, Unit 3
235 Heath StBoston, MA 02130
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235 Heath St, Unit 3
235 Heath StBoston, MA 02130
172 Boylston St
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BostonMA02126
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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539 Washington St, Unit 2
539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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235 Heath St, Unit 3
235 Heath StBoston, MA 02130
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$1,050
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29 Tremlett St, Unit 2 - Room 1
29 Tremlett StBoston, MA 02124
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$1,100
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49 Alicia Rd, Unit 1
49 Alicia RdBoston, MA 02124
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$1,100
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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1
113 Lanark RdBoston, MA 02135
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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67 Stanley St, Unit 1
67 Stanley StBoston, MA 02125
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40 Forest St
40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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7 Carolina Ave, Unit 3
7 Carolina AveBoston, MA 02130
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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1
43 Iffley RdBoston, MA 02130
136 Homestead St
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
547 Talbot Ave
BostonMA02124
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135 Cedar St, Unit 135Cedar
135 Cedar StBoston, MA 02119
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7 Carolina St, Unit 3C
7 Carolina StBoston, MA 02130
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35 Boylston St
35 Boylston StBoston, MA 02130
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123A Hutchings StBoston, MA 02121
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$1,300 - $5,400
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174 Saint Alphonsus St
174 Saint Alphonsus StBoston, MA 02120
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148 Hillside St
148 Hillside StBoston, MA 02120
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12 Oswald St
12 Oswald StBoston, MA 02120
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$1,300 - $3,950
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848 Huntington Ave
848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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14 Duval St
14 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Oswald St
12 Oswald StBoston, MA 02120
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1050 Commonwealth Ave
1050 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
7 Brenton St
BostonMA02121
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541 Washington St, Unit 3
541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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821 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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16 Wakullah St, Unit 2
16 Wakullah StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,350 - $3,700
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7 Denby Rd
7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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$1,350
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59 Calumet St, Unit 3
59 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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$1,350
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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$1,350
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27 Linden St, Unit 27 Liden Street Apartment 1 Allston
27 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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162 Cottage StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,400 - $4,950
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59 Strathmore Rd
59 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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55 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2
55 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,475
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541 Washington St, Unit Top Floor Two-Bedroom
541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,485
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38 Farquhar St, Unit Studio
38 Farquhar StBoston, MA 02131
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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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| Cheap Boston Studio Apartments | $2,659 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,074 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,776 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,081 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,685 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,930 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,700 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston, MA
Pricing Updated: 09/03/2026Current apartment rentals in the Boston, MA area range in price from $650 to $27,790 with an overall median price of $3,288. The three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Lowell at $1,850, Centralville at $2,100, and Montello at $2,115. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boston Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| South Lowell | $1,850 | $1,645 | 33 |
| Centralville | $2,100 | $725 | 39 |
| Montello | $2,115 | $2,000 | 11 |
| Dogtown Common | $2,175 | $1,500 | 5 |
| Clifton Heights | $2,199 | $1,250 | 23 |
| Lower Belvidere | $2,200 | $1,645 | 62 |
| Bellingham Estates | $2,205 | $1,100 | 47 |
| Tower Hill | $2,220 | $1,600 | 7 |
| Pawtuckettville | $2,246 | $725 | 31 |
| Washington Street Shoe District | $2,270 | $1,100 | 99 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA
As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston area is the $0.19 price per square foot 8 Sawyer Ter Model at 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Boston apartment is the 107 Gordon St Model at 107 Gordon St, Unit 12 starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 | 8 Sawyer Ter | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 107 Gordon St, Unit 12 | 107 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 47 Alicia Rd, Unit 2 | 47 Alicia Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.14 |
| 141 Englewood, Unit 2 | 141 Englewood | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.11 |
| 505 Beacon St, Unit 13 | 505 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 49 Alicia Rd, Unit 1 | 49 Alicia Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.11 |
| 89 Cedar St, Unit 3 | 89 Cedar St | 6BR,3BA | $0.09 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Boston is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,200.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston is starting from $1,301 at Jackson Commons II.
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