
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,800 (3,920 Rentals)


225 Centre

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101 Union St, Unit 101

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96 Sutherland Rd

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42 Everett St, Unit 1

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1742 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

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36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1

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108 Perkins St

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188 Highland St

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86 Oakland St
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90 Kilsyth Rd

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6 Cawfield St, Unit 1

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6 Rutland Sq

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20 Joy St

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98 Morton St

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181 Harvard Ave

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2 Centre St

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185 Harvard Ave

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187 Harvard Ave, Unit 3

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22 Bateman St
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3 Morton Pl

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7 Greenville St

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98 Morton St

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69 Strathmore Rd

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14 Duval St, Unit 4

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195 Condor St, Unit 2

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25 Lawrence Ave

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1345 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

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26 Garnet Rd, Unit 2

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19 Chestnut Hill Ave
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19 Chestnut Hill Ave

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130 Sutherland Rd, Unit B

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1990 Commonwealth Ave

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440 Western Ave

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1091 Boylston St, Unit 36L

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7 Champney Pl, Unit 2

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1001 Boylston St, Unit 504

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388 Marlborough St, Unit 3

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12 Derne St, Unit 101

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12 Derne St, Unit 301
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30 Leamington Rd, Unit 1

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350 Newbury St, Unit PH-05

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126 Warren St, Unit A32

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62 Brock St, Unit W12

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8 Egremont Rd, Unit R22

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1108 Boylston St, Unit 22

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56-60 Westland Ave, Unit 3

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14 Atkins St, Unit 1

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150 North Beacon St, Unit B1

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107 Queensberry St, Unit 14
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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 $2800 | $2,631 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $2,951 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $3,565 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $4,197 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $5,162 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,581 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,451 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Boston, MA
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 3,948 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,100 to $21,928 with an average price of $2,631.
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 $925 to $19,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,951.
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 $21,050. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,565.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,867 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $20,649 - averaging $4,197 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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