
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA from $1,200 (157 Rentals)


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22 Highgate St, Unit 1

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Egleston Crossing

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 201

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 102

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Nazing Court

76 Stonley Rd

1330 Commonwealth Ave

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit B4

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit 305
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549 Bennington St

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248 Newbury St, Unit 12

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Burbank Terrace

35 @ EightSixty

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 205

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594 Cambridge St

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

501 E Broadway

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140 North Beacon St

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11
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142 North Beacon St

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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

28 Academy Hill Rd

18 Saint Lukes Rd

928 Dorchester Ave

89 Englewood Ave

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507 Beacon St

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507 Beacon St

107 Gordon St, Unit 7

313 Allston St, Unit 5
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107 Gordon St, Unit 12

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22 Chiswick Rd

35 Orkney Rd

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15 Euston Rd, Unit 23

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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868 Beacon St

107 Gordon St, Unit 2

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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 709

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8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1
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23 St Lukes Rd

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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

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26 Chiswick Rd

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18 Malbert Rd, Unit 1

27 Park Dr, Unit 10

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5 Walbridge St, Unit 2

1625 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 15

82 Jersey St, Unit 1

24 Mount Vernon St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,686 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $860 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,803 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,112 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,698 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,825 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,709 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boston Apartments
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 $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Boston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Boston Apartment is $1,200 at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston is starting from $1,200 at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term.
What is the most affordable Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term and starts from $1,200.
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