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33 Poplar StBoston, MA 02131
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3037 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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51 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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30 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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70 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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153 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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34 Linden St, Unit 20
34 Linden StBoston, MA 02122
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20 Chester St, Unit #1A
20 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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1673 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2
1673 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02135
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860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301
23 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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99 Warren St, Unit 16
99 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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70 Peterborough St, Unit A
70 Peterborough StBoston, MA 02215
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48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23
48 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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6 St Mark St, Unit A
6 St Mark StBoston, MA 02130
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52 Strathmore Rd, Unit 24
52 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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101 Rosseter St, Unit 101
101 Rosseter StBoston, MA 02121
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1699 Cambridge St, Unit 12A
1699 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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41 Essex Rd, Unit 1
41 Essex RdMilton, MA 02186
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ChelseaMA02150
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51 Mount Vernon St, Unit B
51 Mount Vernon StMelrose, MA 02176
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109 Oxford StArlington, MA 02474
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102 Beacon St
ChelseaMA02150
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10-30 Reed StRandolph, MA 02368
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90 Winthrop Shore DrWinthrop, MA 02152
373 Granite St
QuincyMA02169
55 Walnut Ave
RevereMA02151
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16 James StMalden, MA 02148
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2 Elm St, Unit 4
2 Elm StMalden, MA 02148
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211 Kennedy DrMalden, MA 02148
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1459-1461 VFW PkyWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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215 Adams StQuincy, MA 02169
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1223 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,626 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,182 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| 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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Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
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78 / 100
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston?
The cheapest apartment in Boston is Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term which is listed at $1,175, 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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Boston?
Cheap apartments in Boston have an average cost of $547 which is $5,333 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston.
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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.
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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.
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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!