Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,000 (50 Rentals)

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7INK
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$1,456 - $13,486
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7INK

217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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Pinewood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

115-125 Peterborough StBoston, MA 02215
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Amory Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amory Street Apartments

125 Amory StBoston, MA 02119
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Treadmark 2.0
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treadmark 2.0

1971-1977 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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202 H Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

202 H Street

202-206 H StBoston, MA 02127
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227 Newbury St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Newbury St

227 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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49 Gloucester
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

49 Gloucester

49 Gloucester StBoston, MA 02115
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The Riverway House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Riverway House

352-364 RiverwayBoston, MA 02115
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96 Saint Botolph St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

96 Saint Botolph St

96 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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215 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Beacon St

215 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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Barnes School Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barnes School Apartments

127 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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Arlington Gardens
$2,000 - $2,400
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$2,000 - $2,400

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Arlington Gardens

130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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Explore Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Boston

Explore Boston like a local with our guide to neighborhoods, history, and hidden gems. Discover the city's best apartments, from historic brownstones to modern high-rises, and find your perfect Boston home.

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Quincy Commons
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$1,951 - $3,926
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$1,951 - $3,926

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$1,951 - $3,926
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Quincy Commons

1 Canton RdQuincy, MA 02171
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge
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$1,977 - $3,120
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$1,968 - $3,111
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The Chase at Overlook Ridge

11 Overlook Ridge DrRevere, MA 02151
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One North of Boston
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

One North of Boston

150 Heard StChelsea, MA 02150
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Washington Grove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Grove Apartments

5165 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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4A-6 Pleasant Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

4A-6 Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Coppersmith Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coppersmith Village

99 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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1102 Cambridge Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1102 Cambridge Street

1100-1108 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139
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Print Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Print Lofts

129 Guild StNorwood, MA 02062
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Belgrade Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belgrade Place

446 Belgrade AveWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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61 Fayette Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

61 Fayette Street

61 Fayette StCambridge, MA 02139
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Riverway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverway Apartments

6 Needhams Landing RdLynn, MA 01905
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Willets Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willets Landing

4945 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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LOCUST STREET
2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST STREET

27 Locust StMedford, MA 02155
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1 Salem St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 Salem St

1 Salem StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Pleasant Street Towers
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Street Towers

505 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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Ardemore At Wellesley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ardemore At Wellesley

4-6 Cedar StWellesley, MA 02481
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The Meeting House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meeting House

233 Hancock StDorchester, MA 02125
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Haywood House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Haywood House

106 Kennedy CirNewton, MA 02458
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80 Gardner St
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Gardner St

80 Gardner StAllston, MA 02134
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Indigo Block Master Tenant
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Block Master Tenant

65 E Cottage StDorchester, MA 02125
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UE Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

UE Apartments

1989-2014 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

How much are Studio apartments in Boston?

There are currently 4,331 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $300 to $9,800 with an average price of $6,521.

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 $845 to $12,461 with an average monthly rent of $3,008.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Boston range from $300 to $27,421. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,706.

How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 4,529 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $26,872 - averaging $4,275 for the location.

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