
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $4,200 (9,259 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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1 Everett St, Unit 203

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90 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 43

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20 Saint Lukes Rd

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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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10 Bucknam St

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142 Sutherland Rd, Unit 2

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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1

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10 Bucknam St, 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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18 Romsey St, Unit 3

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9 Buckingham St, Unit 1

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1680 Commonwealth Ave

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11 Atkins St, Unit 2

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57 Gainsborough St, Unit 15

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51 Calumet St, Unit 1

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82 Sydney St, Unit 1

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183 Harvard Ave
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8 Greenwich Park

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63 Burbank St, Unit 21

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89 West Cedar St, Unit 5

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94 Montebello Rd, Unit 3

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33 Higgins St, Unit 1

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19 Aberdeen St, Unit 6

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5 Egan Way, Unit 2

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172 Boylston St

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12 Royce Rd, Unit 2

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30 Hatherly Rd, Unit 1
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25 Laurel St, Unit 2

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582 Cambridge St, Unit 1

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143 E Cottage St

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36 W Cedar St, Unit #4

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458 Park Dr, Unit 2

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1306 Columbia Rd, Unit 2c

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22 Burton St, Unit 1

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233 Huntington Ave, Unit #69 - 3

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15 Sparhawk St, Unit 1

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11 Atkins St, Unit 2
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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 $4200 | $2,620 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $2,954 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $3,562 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $4,191 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $4200 | $5,171 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,606 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,495 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 3,954 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,100 to $9,800 with an average price of $2,620.
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 $20,464 with an average monthly rent of $2,954.
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 $3,562.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 3,853 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $20,649 - averaging $4,191 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.