Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA from $1,200 (269 Rentals)

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property at 116 Spring St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
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116 Spring St

BostonMA02132
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Nazing Court
$1,609

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Base Rent$1,609 - $2,377

Total Monthly Price$1,609 - $2,377
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Nazing Court

224-236 SEAVER StBoston, MA 02121
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Burbank Terrace
$1,728

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Base Rent$1,728 - $2,202

Total Monthly Price$1,728 - $2,202
12 Month Lease Term
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Burbank Terrace

72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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35 @ EightSixty
$1,737 - $2,026

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Base Rent$1,737 - $2,026

Total Monthly Price$1,737 - $2,026
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35 @ EightSixty

860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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83 Gordon St
$1,800 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,800 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

83 Gordon St

83 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 6 Orkney Rd
$1,825

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Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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6 Orkney Rd

BostonMA02135

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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,095

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Base Rent$1,845 - $2,095

Total Monthly Price$1,845 - $2,095
12 Month Lease Term
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507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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35 Orkney Rd
$1,850 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,850 - $7,200

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $7,200
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35 Orkney Rd

35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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868 Beacon St
$1,895 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,895 - $2,195

Total Monthly Price$1,895 - $2,195
12 Month Lease Term
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868 Beacon St

868 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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3 Woodbourne Rd, Unit 1
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
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3 Woodbourne Rd, Unit 1

3 Woodbourne RdBoston, MA 02130
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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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