Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,800 (6,918 Rentals)

The Frances at Ashmont Flats

West Square Apartments

The Charley

Parkway Apartments

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

The Melnea Residences

The Copley Group Fenway
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Peninsula Apartments

62 on the Park

J VUE at the LMA

3200 Washington

Bremen 282

125 WARREN
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The Copley Group Beacon Hill

Addison

1550 on the Charles

The Andi

Hub25

Piano Craft Guild

Fenway Parkside

FLAT 9 at WHITTIER
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Peterborough Apartments

1700 Dorchester Ave

Walter Huntington Apartments

365 Western Ave

MBH Apartments

Lantera at Boston Landing

Winter Street Apartments, 8

881-895 Huntington Ave

886-896 Huntington Avenue
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Boylston St, 40

Parker Hill Apartments

The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

Residences at Brighton Marine

Nazing Court

44 Morris Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Boston Studio Apartments Under $2800 | $2,689 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $3,136 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $3,745 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $4,105 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2800 | $4,833 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,662 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,972 | $900 | $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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 2,037 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,150 to $20,000 with an average price of $2,689.
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 $900 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,136.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Boston range from $1,375 to $29,913. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,745.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 7,055 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $975 to $28,200 - averaging $4,105 for the location.
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