
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,200 (65 Rentals)


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7 Carolina Ave, Unit 3

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27 Woodward St, Unit 3

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40 Forest St

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9 Landor Rd, Unit 9 Landor

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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1

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539 Washington St, Unit 2

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89 Cedar St, Unit 3

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43 Gleason St, Unit 2

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11 Glade Ave
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28 Orleans St

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18 Glenville Ave

136 Homestead St

805 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 1

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

67 Stanley St, Unit 1

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

9 Cardington St

110 Greenbrier St
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110 Greenbrier St

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NABC - A17

Barnes School Apartments

24 Mount Vernon St

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11 Upham St, Unit 3
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23 Arbor Ln

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24 Paul Revere Rd, Unit 2

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151 Crawford St

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Jackson Commons II

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58 Oakland St, Unit 58

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85 High St, Unit 1

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69 Stuart St, Unit A

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16 Quincy St, Unit 2

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90 North St

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92 Wallace St, Unit 1
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64 Henderson St

66 Brook St, Unit 1

197 Summer St

47 Massasoit Ave

43 Paulina St, Unit 2A

18 Beltran St

43 Paulina St, Unit 1

1227 Sea St, Unit 1

13 Harnden Rd

48 Glen Rock Ave
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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 Under $1200 | $2,642 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,079 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,765 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,089 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,683 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,844 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,847 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 3,758 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,200 to $10,096 with an average price of $2,642.
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 $15,689 with an average monthly rent of $3,079.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Boston range from $850 to $27,790. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,765.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,093 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $20,550 - averaging $4,089 for the location.
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