
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,500 (3,474 Rentals)


Walter Huntington Apartments

365 Western Ave

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

44 Bromfield St

21 Pratt St, Unit 1

249 Newbury St, Unit 1

18 Kelley Ct, Unit 20

1027 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 36
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1486 Commonwealth Ave

89 Chester St

34 Charter St

84 Gordon St, Unit 402

72 Belden St, Unit 1

15 Wensley St, Unit 2

684 Parker St, Unit 1

34 Saint Stephen St, Unit 705

688 Parker St, Unit 1

688 Parker St, Unit 1
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37 Symphony Rd, Unit 18

107 Buttonwood St, Unit 2

18 Eastman St, Unit 3

1868 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 14

56 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1

106 Peterborough St, Unit 1

2 Arcadia St, Unit 2

65 Gardner St, Unit 32

204 Hemenway St, Unit 19

210 Hemenway St, Unit 1B
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109 Saint Stephen St, Unit #1

51 Brookline Ave, Unit 61-308

40 Brackett St, Unit 1

21 Pratt St, Unit 1

50 Gardner St, Unit 32

29 Park Dr

2 Arcadia St, Unit 2

53 Brackett St, Unit 1

43 Saint Stephen St, Unit 3

1875 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

3 Symphony Rd, Unit 5
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1 Symphony Rd, Unit 11

354 Market St

269 Main St, Unit 2B

57 Brighton Ave, Unit 3

155 Endicott St, Unit 7

874 Beacon St, Unit 4

39 Glenville Ave, Unit 10

110 Brainerd Rd, Unit 5

474 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2
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49 Chestnut Ave, Unit 3
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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 $2500 | $2,724 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $3,141 | $799 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $3,732 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,103 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,868 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,837 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,540 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 1,944 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,000 to $20,000 with an average price of $2,724.
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 $799 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,141.
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 $28,842. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,732.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 6,525 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $850 to $45,000 - averaging $4,103 for the location.
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