
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $4,200 (13,631 Rentals)


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483 Beacon St, Unit 91

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4 School St, Unit 2

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18 Romsey St, Unit 1

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70-72 Beechcroft St, Unit 2

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777 Columbia Rd, Unit 1

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11 Atkins St, Unit 2
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1 Everett St, Unit 203

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325 Dorchester St, Unit 2

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90 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 43

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174 Marlborough St, Unit 2

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147 E Cottage St, Unit 2

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18 Romsey St, Unit 3

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20 Saint Lukes Rd

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49 Crescent Ave, Unit 3

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18 Highgate St, Unit 3

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6 Colliston Rd

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1111 Boylston St, Unit 52

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17 Spalding St, Unit 1

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10 Bucknam St
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69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 3

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142 Sutherland Rd, Unit 2

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10 Bucknam St, Unit 1

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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1

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205 Hillside St, Unit 1

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13 Carpenter St, Unit 2

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1111 Boylston St

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147 E Cottage St, Unit 2

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153 E Cottage St
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157 E Cottage St

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153 E Cottage St, Unit 2

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157 E Cottage St, Unit 1

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23 Bayard St, Unit 2

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19 Highgate St, Unit 2

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194 Kelton St, Unit 1

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22 Everett Sq, Unit 1

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18 Romsey St, Unit 3
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346 Faneuil St, Unit 2

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188 Faneuil St, Unit 1

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25 Henshaw St, Unit 2

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45 Donnybrook Rd, Unit 3

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23 Falkland St, Unit 4

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10 Bucknam St, Unit 1

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20 S Huntington Ave

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11 Upcrest Rd, Unit 4

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9 Harvard Ter, Unit 1

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9 Buckingham St, Unit 1
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1680 Commonwealth Ave

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32 Perthshire Rd, Unit 2

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27 Eulita Ter, Unit 3
Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Boston Studio Apartments Under $4200 | $2,608 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $3,008 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $3,624 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $4,086 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $4,840 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,907 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,696 | $1,200 | $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 4,185 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $900 to $16,217 with an average price of $2,608.
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 $800 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,008.
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 $31,680. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,624.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,608 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $45,000 - averaging $4,086 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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