Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,200 (76 Rentals)

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416 Belgrade Ave, Unit 46
$1,200
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416 Belgrade Ave, Unit 46

416 Belgrade AveBoston, MA 02132
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79 N Margin St, Unit 3
$1,200
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79 N Margin St, Unit 3

79 N Margin StBoston, MA 02113
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192 Washington St, Unit 1
$1,000
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$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

192 Washington St, Unit 1

192 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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1101 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 2
$950
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$950
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$950
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1101 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 2

1101 Hyde Park AveBoston, MA 02136
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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1
$900
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$900
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$900
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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1

38 Crescent AveBoston, MA 02125
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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B
$900
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$900
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$900
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B

38 Crescent AveBoston, MA 02125
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9 Oakland St

BostonMA02135

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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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84 Walker St, Unit 1 - room
$1,200
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84 Walker St, Unit 1 - room

84 Walker StNewton, MA 02460
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,200
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 15

81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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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

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

How much are Studio apartments in Boston?

There are currently 4,008 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $900 to $8,608 with an average price of $2,629.

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 $840 to $18,811 with an average monthly rent of $2,962.

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 $18,410. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,599.

How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 4,424 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $21,285 - averaging $4,063 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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