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110 Greenbrier St
110 Greenbrier StBoston, MA 02124
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272 Faneuil St, Unit 2
272 Faneuil StBoston, MA 02135
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14 Wallingford RdBoston, MA 02135
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25 Wainwright StBoston, MA 02124
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24 Crawford StBoston, MA 02121
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9 Cardington StBoston, MA 02119
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6 Roseclair St
6 Roseclair StBoston, MA 02125
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388 Meridian St, Unit #2
388 Meridian StBoston, MA 02128
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49 Alicia Rd, Unit 1
49 Alicia RdBoston, MA 02124
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67 Stanley St, Unit 3
67 Stanley StBoston, MA 02125
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11 Bailey St, Unit 1
11 Bailey StBoston, MA 02124
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67 Stanley StBoston, MA 02125
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1059 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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1729 Commonwealth Ave
1729 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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1057 Saratoga St
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56 Mozart St, Unit 56 Mozart street
56 Mozart StBoston, MA 02130
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43 Iffley RdBoston, MA 02130
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36 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1
124 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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951 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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43 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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153 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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155 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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153 Trenton StBoston, MA 02128
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951 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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56 Mozart St, Unit 3
56 Mozart StBoston, MA 02130
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662 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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59 Strathmore Rd
59 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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40 Forest St
40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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123A Hutchings StBoston, MA 02121
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6 Priesing StBoston, MA 02130
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36 Priesing St, Unit 2
36 Priesing StBoston, MA 02130
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10 Bellflower St
10 Bellflower StBoston, MA 02125
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135 Cedar St, Unit 135Cedar
135 Cedar StBoston, MA 02119
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101 Orleans St
101 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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821 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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28 Chester St
28 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2
26 Lake Shore TerBoston, MA 02135
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129 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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59 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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162 Cottage StBoston, MA 02128
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96 Jamaica St, Unit 3
96 Jamaica StBoston, MA 02130
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20 Sutton St, Unit #2
20 Sutton StBoston, MA 02126
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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street
96 Jamaica StBoston, MA 02130
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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 | $2,680 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,806 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,144 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,828 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,891 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,715 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston, MA
Pricing Updated: 06/30/2026Current apartment rentals in the Boston, MA area range in price from $720 to $26,817 with an overall median price of $6,172. The three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Clover Hill at $1,600, Montello at $2,139, and Pawtuckettville at $720. 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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| Clover Hill | $2,350 | $1,600 | 16 |
| Montello | $2,400 | $2,139 | 4 |
| Pawtuckettville | $2,400 | $720 | 24 |
| Highlands | $2,450 | $1,675 | 28 |
| Highlands Lowell | $2,450 | $1,499 | 86 |
| Tower Hill | $2,550 | $1,600 | 8 |
| The Avenues | $2,677 | $1,100 | 60 |
| General Donovan | $2,710 | $1,600 | 82 |
| Hilldale | $2,740 | $1,100 | 50 |
| East Parish | $2,800 | $1,400 | 14 |
Cheapest Available Boston Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston area is the $0.05 price per square foot 257 Savin Hill Ave Model at 257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Boston apartment is the 28 Yeamans St Model at 28 Yeamans St, Unit 2 starting at $2,250 with a $0.02 price per square foot in the West Revere 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2 | 257 Savin Hill Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.05 |
| 28 Yeamans St, Unit 2 | 28 Yeamans St | 1BR,1BA | $0.02 |
| 28 Linden St, Unit a | 28 Linden St | 4BR,2BA | $0.03 |
| 456 Salem St | 456 Salem St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 | 110 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 18 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 | 1460 Commonwealth Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 | 22 Highgate St | Studio ,2BA | $0.15 |
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When people think Massachusetts they instantly think Boston. Home of the Red Sox, Dropkick Murphys and that oh-so-famous tea party, Boston is a New England destination that far surpasses most visitor's expectations with ease. Covering almost fifty square miles and boasting an extended population of almost five million people (all of them Sox fans!), Boston is one of the nation's premier east coast cities and finding your new home in one of the many options in Boston apartments and rentals is the best.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Boston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boston is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston?
The cheapest apartment in Boston is The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR which is listed at $1,621, while the average apartment in Boston costs $6,172.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boston?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6,988 regular apartments in Boston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Boston?
Cheap apartments in Boston have an average cost of $509 which is $5,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston.
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