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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA from $500 with Washer/Dryer (82 Rentals)
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$875
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$875
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$875
424 Bowdoin St, Unit 1
424 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02122
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$900
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$900
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19 Farrington Ave, Unit #24
19 Farrington AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,020
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$1,020
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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton
120 Holton StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,050
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$1,050
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12 York St, Unit 1
12 York StBoston, MA 02121
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$1,250
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$1,250
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259 North St, Unit 2
259 North StBoston, MA 02113
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$1,275
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$1,275
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$1,275
102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,300
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$1,300
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259 North St
259 North StBoston, MA 02113
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$1,300
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$1,300
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33 Thornton St
33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,300
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$1,300
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259 North St, Unit 2B
259 North StBoston, MA 02113
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$1,450
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106 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #3
106 Hyde Park AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,500
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$1,500
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16 Highgate St, Unit 103
16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,517 - $3,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBoylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,720
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$1,720
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67 Townsend St, Unit Student Room 1
67 Townsend StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,750
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Eas
1047 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,800
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 6Furnished Private Bedroom in New Mission Hill
141 Hillside StBoston, MA 02120
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$822 - $6,159
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$822 - $6,159
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Montaje
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$900
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$900
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39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3
39 Waterhouse StSomerville, MA 02144
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$1,080
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$1,080
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155 Alder St, Unit 155
155 Alder StWaltham, MA 02453
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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 | $2,609 | $900 | $9,389 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,090 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,842 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,960 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,789 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 $822.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston?
The cheapest apartment in Boston is Residences at Brighton Marine which is listed at $593, while the average apartment in Boston costs $5,557.
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 7,607 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 $358 which is $5,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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