
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $4,000 (8,701 Rentals)


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14 Leamington Rd

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314 Centre St

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56 Crescent Ave, Unit 1

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17 Eldora St, Unit 1

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20 Winthrop St

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33 Shannon St, Unit 1

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2 Phillips St, Unit 3

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10 City Point Ct

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6 Foster St, Unit 5
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22 Fleet St, Unit 3

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14 Westland Ave, Unit 31

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25 McBride St, Unit 3

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21 Commonwealth Ter, Unit 1

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190 L St

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155 Everett St, Unit 201

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517 Washington St, Unit 1

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33 Wilson Park

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29 Wilson Park, Unit 2

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109 Pleasant St, Unit 1
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5 Spring Garden St, Unit 2

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19 Ashford St, Unit 1

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17 Gaylord St, Unit 3

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752 Tremont St, Unit 2

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40 Brainerd Rd, Unit B

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17 Eldora St

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1085 Dorchester Ave, Unit 2

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669 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

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110 Kenrick St, Unit 1

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327 Faneuil St, Unit 3
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47 Englewood Ave, Unit 4

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601 Tremont St, Unit 1

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21 Blakeville St, Unit 21 Blakeville Street

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454 E 6th St

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470 E 3rd St, Unit 1

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210 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 6

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97 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 1

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314 Centre St, Unit 2

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7 Stedman St

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18 Adair Rd
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44 Day St

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1400 Commonwealth Avenue

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120 Kenrick St

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108 Brooks St

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10 Taft St

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81 West Cedar St, Unit 2

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48 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 3

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44 Day St, Unit 44

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59 Preble St, Unit 3

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161 W 6th St, Unit 1
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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 $4000 | $2,645 | $1,120 | $9,649 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $4000 | $3,029 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $4000 | $3,744 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $4000 | $4,251 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $4000 | $4,984 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,192 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,064 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 3,914 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,120 to $9,649 with an average price of $2,645.
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 $11,570 with an average monthly rent of $3,029.
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 $25,927. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,744.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,900 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $22,377 - averaging $4,251 for the location.
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