Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,500 (129 Rentals)

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Egleston Crossing
$1,500
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$1,500

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Egleston Crossing

3037 Washington StBoston, MA 02119
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16 Highgate St, Unit 203
$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
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16 Highgate St, Unit 203

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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923 Beacon St, Unit 2
$1,399
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$1,399

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$1,399
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

923 Beacon St, Unit 2

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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180 Calumet St, Unit #2
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
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180 Calumet St, Unit #2

180 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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33 Thornton St
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
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33 Thornton St

33 Thornton StBoston, MA 02119
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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

15 Centervale ParkBoston, MA 02124
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19 Archdale Rd, Unit B
$1,200
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$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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72 Leicester St
$1,150
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$1,150

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$1,150
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

72 Leicester St

72 Leicester StBoston, 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
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75 Allston St, Unit PARKING

75 Allston StBoston, MA 02134

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property at 14 Ashfield St

14 Ashfield St

BostonMA02131
property at 110 Old Harbor St

110 Old Harbor St

BostonMA02127
property at 21 Melville Ave

21 Melville Ave

BostonMA02124
property at 6 Waumbeck St

6 Waumbeck St

BostonMA02121

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26 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
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19 Chase St
3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Chase St

19 Chase StBoston, MA 02125
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property at 7 Harvard Ter

7 Harvard Ter

BostonMA02134
property at 951 Saratoga St

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

951 Saratoga St
BostonMA02128
property at 2 Mission St

2 Mission St

BostonMA02115
property at 28 Tip Top St

28 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135

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91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

78 / 100

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Biking is convenient for most trips

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86 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

How much are Studio apartments in Boston?

There are currently 3,876 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,100 to $9,800 with an average price of $2,618.

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 $795 to $17,687 with an average monthly rent of $2,942.

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 $25,100. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,571.

How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 3,716 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $20,649 - averaging $4,086 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.