New Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,500 (148 Rentals)

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Bremen 282
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$2,500 - $4,400
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$2,500 - $4,400

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Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bremen 282

282 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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17 Argyle St, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
Built in 20251 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Argyle St, Unit 1

17 Argyle StBoston, MA 02124
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Addison
Rent Specials
$2,492 - $3,948
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$2,492 - $3,948

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$2,492 - $3,948
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Addison

144 Addison StBoston, MA 02128
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Parkway Apartments
$2,463 - $6,278
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$2,463 - $6,278

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$2,463 - $6,278
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkway Apartments

1555 Vfw PkyBoston, MA 02132
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Residences at Brighton Marine
Rent Specials
$2,457 - $3,471
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$2,457 - $3,471

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$2,457 - $3,471
Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residences at Brighton Marine

1465 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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250 Centre
$2,450 - $4,000
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

250 Centre

250 Centre StBoston, MA 02119
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments
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$2,425 - $4,865
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$2,425 - $4,865

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$2,425 - $4,865
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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The Andi
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$2,394 - $7,272
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$2,394 - $7,272

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$2,394 - $7,272
Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Andi

4 Lucy StBoston, MA 02125
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Bell Olmsted Park
$2,410 - $6,112
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$2,410 - $6,112

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$2,410 - $6,112
Built in 2015Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Olmsted Park

161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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MBH Apartments
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$2,300 - $5,850
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Built in 2015Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

MBH Apartments

1078-1126 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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3200 Washington
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$2,295 - $4,850
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$2,295 - $4,850

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$2,295 - $4,850
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3200 Washington

3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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Hub25
$2,278 - $8,289
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$2,278 - $8,289

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$2,278 - $8,289
Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hub25

25 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02125
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The Eddy
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$2,248 - $4,148
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$2,248 - $4,148

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$2,248 - $4,148
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Eddy

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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125 WARREN
$1,900 - $3,200
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Built in 2022Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

125 WARREN

125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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Tremont 1457
Built in 2020Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tremont 1457

1457 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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1700 Dorchester Ave
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Dorchester Ave

1700 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02122
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The Beverly
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Beverly

101 Beverly StBoston, MA 02114
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Amory Street Apartments
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amory Street Apartments

125 Amory StBoston, MA 02119
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Treadmark 2.0
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treadmark 2.0

1971-1977 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02124
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24 Mount Pleasant Street
$2,500 - $4,250
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$2,500 - $4,250

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$2,500 - $4,250
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24 Mount Pleasant Street

24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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The Laurent
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$2,499 - $11,159
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$2,499 - $11,159

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$2,499 - $11,159
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Laurent

55 Wheeler StCambridge, MA 02138
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Parkside on Adams
Rent Specials
$2,495
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$2,495

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$2,495
Built in 2015Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26

Parkside on Adams

4236 Washington StRoslindale, MA 02131
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Dot Block
Rent Specials
$2,490 - $4,865
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$2,490 - $4,865

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$2,490 - $4,865
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dot Block

1205-1211 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02125
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Boston East
Rent Specials
$2,487 - $10,559
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$2,487 - $10,559

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$2,487 - $10,559
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Boston East

126 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Prospect Union Square
Rent Specials
$2,483 - $8,213
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$2,483 - $8,213

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$2,483 - $8,213
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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The Washingtons
$2,540 - $8,932
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$2,540 - $8,932

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$2,540 - $8,932
Built in 20151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Washingtons

2 Washington StMelrose, MA 02176
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The Bradford
$2,480 - $10,223
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$2,480 - $10,223

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$2,480 - $10,223
Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Bradford

525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478
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Modera Revere Beach
$2,478 - $4,740
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$2,463 - $4,725
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$15

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$2,478 - $4,740
Built in 2025Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 2, 2026

Modera Revere Beach

570 Revere Beach BlvdRevere, MA 02151
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Artemas
Rent Specials
$2,425 - $4,365
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$2,425 - $4,365

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$2,425 - $4,365
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Artemas

5 Air Force rdEverett, MA 02149
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$2,420 - $3,320
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$2,420 - $3,320

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$2,420 - $3,320
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Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Audubon Easterly
$2,420 - $7,358
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$2,395 - $7,333
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$25

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$2,420 - $7,358
Built in 20181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Audubon Easterly

1100 Cricket LnEast Walpole, MA 02032
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about New Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in Boston?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Boston is at Jackson Commons II listed at $1,093.

How much is the average rent for a New Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a New Apartment in Boston is $4,424.

What is the largest New Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 65 Cameron St, Unit 5.

What is the average size for Boston New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in Boston is currently at 640 sq ft.

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