
New Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $4,200 (324 Rentals)


81 Chestnut Hill Ave

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16 Washburn St, Unit 3

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53 Bennett St, Unit 3

1047 Commonwealth Avenue

839 Beacon

Van Ness
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Pierce Boston

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110 Sudbury St, Unit 1810

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Hub50House

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The Alyx

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The Harlo

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The Sudbury

BLDG 89

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42 Dennis St, Unit 3

The Bond

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20 Rugg Rd, Unit 2

Ink Block

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100 Lovejoy Wharf, Unit 4L
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Girard

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116 Evans St, Unit 3

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The Benjamin Seaport Residences

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345 Harrison

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Bower

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100 Bennington St, Unit 3

One Canal Apartments

Alcott
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LUKA on the Common

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Troy Boston

One Greenway

The Bon

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15 Maywood St, Unit 4

Fenway Diamond at 9 Miner Street

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The Smith

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Clippership Apartments on the Wharf

Ora Seaport

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Gables Seaport

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Hew at 1515

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The Metlo
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The Tremont

Gateway at Maverick Square

South Standard

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Avalon North Station

44 Winter St

Zero Athens

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VIA Seaport Residences

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Watermark Seaport

The Brynx

340 Bremen St | East Boston

The Melnea Residences
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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 | $2,608 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,086 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $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 New Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Boston is at Jackson Commons II listed at $1,093.
How much is the average rent for a New Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Boston is $4,717.
What is the largest New Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 65 Cameron St, Unit 5.
What is the average size for Boston New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Boston is currently at 635 sq ft.
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