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98 Topliff StBoston, MA 02122
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38 Crescent Ave
38 Crescent AveBoston, MA 02125
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30 Dalrymple StBoston, MA 02130
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20 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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7 Linden St, Unit room
7 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1
113 Lanark RdBoston, MA 02135
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663 Columbia Rd
663 Columbia RdBoston, MA 02125
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21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1
21 Granfield AveBoston, MA 02131
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20 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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110 Greenbrier StBoston, MA 02124
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120 Holton StBoston, MA 02135
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46 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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16 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01
7 Portina RdBoston, MA 02135
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20 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1
43 Iffley RdBoston, MA 02130
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805 Blue Hill Ave, Unit C3
805 Blue Hill AveBoston, MA 02124
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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53 Lawn St, Unit 2
53 Lawn StBoston, MA 02120
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2 Lothian Rd
2 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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72 Leicester St
72 Leicester StBoston, MA 02135
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1059 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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166 Kelton St, Unit 4
166 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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151 Crawford St, Unit 2
151 Crawford StBoston, MA 02121
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48 Alleghany St, Unit 1
48 Alleghany StBoston, MA 02120
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71 Savin St
71 Savin StBoston, MA 02119
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166 Allston St, Unit 4
166 Allston StBoston, MA 02134
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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1
15 Centervale ParkBoston, MA 02124
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42 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 2A
848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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104 Warren St, Unit 7
104 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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18 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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13 Tuckerman StBoston, MA 02127
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18 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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18 Greylock RdBoston, MA 02134
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1 S Point DrBoston, MA 02125
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86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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151 Highland StBoston, MA 02119
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24 Highgate St, Unit 203
24 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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Egleston Crossing
3037 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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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 | $2,633 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,968 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,256 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,261 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,574 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,406 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston, MA
Pricing Updated: 01/16/2026Current apartment rentals in the Boston, MA area range in price from $375 to $25,795 with an overall median price of $5,956. The three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Clover Hill at $1,550, Arlington at $1,550, and Park Street at $1,550. 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 | $2,475 | $1,550 | 21 |
| Arlington | $2,650 | $1,550 | 100 |
| Park Street | $2,650 | $1,550 | 99 |
| Prospect Hill | $2,650 | $1,550 | 77 |
| General Donovan | $2,675 | $1,550 | 101 |
| Prospect Hill Back Bay | $2,675 | $1,550 | 114 |
| Montello | $2,680 | $2,095 | 3 |
| Quincy Point | $2,718 | $1,775 | 36 |
| Centralville | $2,747 | $720 | 61 |
| Germantown | $2,787 | $1,550 | 72 |
Cheapest Available Boston Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA
As of January 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston area is the $0.09 price per square foot 38 Crescent Ave Model at 38 Crescent Ave in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Boston apartment is the 663 Columbia Rd Model at 663 Columbia Rd starting at $1,000 with a $0.10 price per square foot in the Columbia Point 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Crescent Ave | 38 Crescent Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.09 |
| 663 Columbia Rd | 663 Columbia Rd | 4BR,3BA | $0.10 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 15 Centervale Park, Unit #1 | 15 Centervale Park | 5BR,2BA | $0.13 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 15 Higgins St, Unit A | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 7 Beals St, Unit B7 | 7 Beals St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 34 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6 | 34 Brainerd Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 | 592 Cambridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 720 Bennington St, Unit 207 | 720 Bennington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
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Boston Overview
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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston?
The cheapest apartment in Boston is Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Boston costs $5,956.
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 12,733 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 $543 which is $5,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston.
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