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181 Northampton St, Unit 1F

Boylston St, 40

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community

16 Highgate St, Unit 303

61 S Huntington Ave, Unit 3
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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7 Harwood St

107 Brooks St
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

19 Washington St, Unit 512

204 Neponset Valley Pkwy

842 Dorchester Ave, Unit #BL

43 Glenville Ave, Unit 17

1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A

1126 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2A
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

592 Cambridge St, Unit 11

30 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

886-896 Huntington Avenue

1961 Commonwealth Ave

5 Royce Rd

720 Bennington St, Unit 207
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436 Commercial Street, Unit 1

1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12
Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Boston Studio Apartments | $2,712 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $920 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,727 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,101 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,854 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,696 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,079 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,457.
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 $5,994.
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 6,761 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 $390 which is $5,604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.