Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,500 (136 Rentals)

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38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft
$1,375
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft

38 Farquhar StBoston, MA 02131
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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101 Orleans St
$1,300 - $1,400
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101 Orleans St

101 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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40 Forest St
$1,250 - $5,000
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4 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

40 Forest St

40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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15 Radnor Rd
$1,050 - $4,000
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$1,050 - $4,000
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 29

15 Radnor Rd

15 Radnor RdBoston, MA 02135
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28 Orleans St
$900 - $1,100
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28 Orleans St

28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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124 Bowdoin St

BostonMA02108

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$1,400

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39 Hewlett St

BostonMA02131

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

How much are Studio apartments in Boston?

There are currently 3,924 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,120 to $9,649 with an average price of $2,646.

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 $900 to $11,680 with an average monthly rent of $3,029.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Boston range from $900 to $25,927. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,750.

How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 3,877 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $22,472 - averaging $4,255 for the location.

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