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98 Topliff StBoston, MA 02122
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98 Topliff StBoston, MA 02122
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424 Bowdoin St, Unit 1
424 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02122
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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1
46 Park Vale AveBoston, MA 02134
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3215 Washington St, Unit 2
3215 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7INK
217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 15Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community
1201 River StBoston, MA 02136
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFurnished Bedroom in Jamaica Plain
49 Walk Hill StBoston, MA 02130
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86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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141 Hillside StBoston, MA 02120
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19 Downer AveBoston, MA 02125
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Baldwin
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJackson Commons II
1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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214 Brookline St, Unit 2
214 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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214 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now16 Nashua St
16 Nashua StSomerville, MA 02145
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Pryde – 62+ SENIOR
55 Harvard AveHyde Park, MA 02136
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNova Suites
3 Cottage AveQuincy, MA 02169
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStony Brook Commons
390 Blue Ledge DrRoslindale, MA 02131
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215 Adams StQuincy, MA 02169
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParkway 1208
1208D Vfw PkyWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJ.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy
33 Furnace AveQuincy, MA 02169
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Anchorage
103 Ninth StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,613 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,645 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,105 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,857 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,943 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,700 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,175.
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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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The best deal on a cheap Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 19 Chase St and starts from $1,200.
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