
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,300 (82 Rentals)


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180 Calumet St, Unit #2

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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

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166 Allston St, Unit 4

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19 Archdale Rd, Unit B

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148 Washington St, Unit 2

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72 Leicester St

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2 Lothian Rd

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33 Poplar St, Unit 1R

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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1

14 Horace St

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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01

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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1

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16 Glenville Ave, Unit 2

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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

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21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1

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805 Blue Hill Ave, Unit 3

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7 Linden St, Unit room

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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 3
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75 Allston St, Unit PARKING

42 Brainerd Rd

22 Highgate St

20 Highgate St

20 Highgate St

23 Juniper St

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53 Crescent Ave, Unit 53 Crescent Ave.

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175 River St, Unit 2

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42 Irwin St, Unit 2

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152 Winchester St, Unit 1

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68 Willow Ave, Unit 2A

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2

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28 Speridakis Ter, Unit 3

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17 Putnam Ave, Unit room

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2020 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
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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 $1300 | $2,637 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $2,948 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $3,562 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $4,184 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1300 | $5,165 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,558 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,301 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 3,942 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,100 to $21,928 with an average price of $2,637.
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 $920 to $18,937 with an average monthly rent of $2,948.
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 $3,562.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,957 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $20,649 - averaging $4,184 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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