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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boston, MA area range in price from $375 to $45,000 with an overall median price of $6,570. The three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Belvidere at $1,595, North Attleborough Preserve at $1,300, and Back Central at $2,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lower Belvidere$2,400$1,59525
North Attleborough Preserve$2,623$1,30021
Back Central$2,625$2,1003
South Lowell$2,625$1,59521
South Common$2,650$1,65043
Highlands$2,725$1,90016
Highlands Lowell$2,725$1,70030
South Lawrence$2,775$1,65042
Downtown Lowell$2,800$85037
Pawtuckettville$2,800$72020

Cheapest Available Boston Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boston area is the $0.17 price per square foot 69 S Huntington Ave Model at 69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-301 in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Boston apartment is the 69 S Huntington Ave Model at 69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-301 starting at $1,695 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the West Fens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.17
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.17
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
126 Warren St, Unit 8126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
84 Gordon St, Unit 10184 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
52 S Border Rd, Unit A52 S Border RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
52 S Border Rd, Unit A52 S Border RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
52 S Border Rd, Unit A52 S Border RdStudio ,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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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 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 $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston?

The cheapest apartment in Boston is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Boston costs $6,570.

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 5,891 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 $383 which is $6,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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