
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,000 (605 Rentals)


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1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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380 Riverway, Unit 9

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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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390 Riverway, Unit 12

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1844 Commonwealth Ave

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56 S Russell St, Unit 4

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2 Wait St, Unit 1R

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40
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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

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19 Lanark Rd

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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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1140 River St, Unit 2R

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20 Cooper St

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99 Manthorne Rd, Unit 3

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1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8
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26 Wilmore St, Unit B1

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19 Lanark Rd

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126 Warren St, Unit G3

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108 Washington St, Unit 1

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471 Commonwealth Ave

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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street

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1480 Commonwealth Ave

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10 Chester St

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51 Delle Ave, Unit 1

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51 Delle Ave, Unit 1
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471 Commonwealth Ave

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401 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

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1128 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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11 Boardman St, Unit B

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333 Washington St, Unit 1

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317 Allston St

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153 Kelton St

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389 Beacon St

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25 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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317 Allston St
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505 Beacon St, Unit 13

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165 Kelton St

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1124 Commonwealth Avenue

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

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76 Gordon St, Unit 1

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40 Ridgemont St

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220 Kelton St

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217 Kelton St

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64 Woodstock Ave

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161 Kelton St
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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 $2000 | $2,679 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,103 | $860 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,817 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,140 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $4,772 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,928 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,771 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 3,821 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,200 to $12,000 with an average price of $2,679.
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 $860 to $13,487 with an average monthly rent of $3,103.
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 $22,290. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,817.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,274 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $17,396 - averaging $4,140 for the location.
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