Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,200 (70 Rentals)

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19 Archdale Rd, Unit B
$1,200
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$1,200
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19 Archdale Rd, Unit B

19 Archdale RdBoston, MA 02131
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2 Lothian Rd
$1,150
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$1,150
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$1,150
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2 Lothian Rd

2 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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33 Poplar St, Unit 1R
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
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33 Poplar St, Unit 1R

33 Poplar StBoston, MA 02131
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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7 Linden St, Unit room
$950
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$950
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$950
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7 Linden St, Unit room

7 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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75 Allston St, Unit PARKING
$100
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$100
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$100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

75 Allston St, Unit PARKING

75 Allston StBoston, MA 02134
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19 Chase St
3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Chase St

19 Chase StBoston, MA 02125
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23 Juniper St

BostonMA02119
property at 00 Mountain

00 Mountain

BostonMA02124

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Barnes School Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barnes School Apartments

127 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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24 Mount Vernon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Mount Vernon St

24 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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17 Putnam Ave, Unit room
$1,199
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$1,199
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6 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Putnam Ave, Unit room

17 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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1688 Beacon St, Unit 16
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
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1688 Beacon St, Unit 16

1688 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1699 Cambridge St, Unit 12A
$1,100
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$1,100
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1699 Cambridge St, Unit 12A

1699 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495
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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
$1,050
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$1,050
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$1,050
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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29 Derby St, Unit 3
$950
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$950
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$950
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29 Derby St, Unit 3

29 Derby StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 66 Brook St

66 Brook St

QuincyMA02170

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

How much are Studio apartments in Boston?

There are currently 3,928 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,100 to $9,800 with an average price of $2,628.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Boston Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Boston ranges from $800 to $17,687 with an average monthly rent of $2,945.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Boston range from $375 to $21,050. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,564.

How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 3,908 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $20,649 - averaging $4,188 for the location.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!