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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA from $300 (304 Rentals) Page 2 of 7
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 16, 2026Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston
1061 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,517 - $4,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,525
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFurnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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$1,530 - $1,750
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLogan Square Residences - 55+ Community
1201 River StBoston, MA 02136
1201 River St
BostonMA02136
51 S Huntington Ave
BostonMA02130
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$1,550
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$1,550
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$1,550
104 Warren St, Unit 4
104 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,550
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Studio Apartments Available Now49 S Huntington Ave
49 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,550
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Studio Apartments Available Now51 S Huntington Ave
51 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,575
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFurnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,575
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$1,575
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$1,575
83 Gordon St, Unit 8
83 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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49 S Huntington Ave
BostonMA02130
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$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
7 Denby Rd, Unit G
7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
7 Denby Rd, Unit 1
7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
621 E 8th St, Unit 13A
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,600
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFurnished private bedroom with private ensuite bath
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,600
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20Furnished private bedroom with private ensuite bath
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston
211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,600
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,600
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Furnished Private Bedroom in New Mission Hill
141 Hillside StBoston, MA 02120
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$1,625
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Furnished private bedroom with private ensuite bath
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,650
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Studio Apartments Available Now51 S Huntington Ave
51 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,650
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFurnished Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bat
12 Nonantum StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,695
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$1,695
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30 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2
30 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,700 - $6,800
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Westland Avenue Apartments
70 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$1,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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34 Linden St, Unit 20
34 Linden StBoston, MA 02122
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$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
20 Chester St, Unit #1A
20 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,700
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026153 Brighton Ave
153 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
1673 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2
1673 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02135
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$1,713 - $1,998
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Studio Apartments Available Now35 @ EightSixty
860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,725
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$1,725
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$1,725
23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301
23 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,725
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99 Warren St, Unit 16
99 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,750
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$1,750
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$1,750
15 Higgins St, Unit A
15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,750
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$1,750
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$1,750
70 Peterborough St, Unit A
70 Peterborough StBoston, MA 02215
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$1,750
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$1,750
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$1,750
60 Saint James St, Unit 2
60 Saint James StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,775
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$1,775
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$1,775
31 Seattle St, Unit B
31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,775
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$1,775
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$1,775
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23
48 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,775
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$1,775
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6 St Mark St, Unit A
6 St Mark StBoston, MA 02130
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$1,777 - $2,120
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStony Brook Village
150 Clare AveBoston, MA 02136
Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Boston Studio Apartments | $2,626 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Cheap Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,116 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,458 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,325 | $1,150 | $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 $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 $5,880.
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 16,264 regular apartments in Boston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.
Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!