
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ashmont Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,700 (19 Rentals)
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11 Montague St

1943 Dorchester Ave

1943 Dorchester Ave

725 Adams St

725 Adams St
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77 Bailey St

722 Adams St

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8 Banton St

150 Wrentham St

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1943 DOT Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ashmont?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmont Studio Apartments | $2,311 | $1,995 | $2,900 |
| Ashmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $1,700 | $3,100 |
| Ashmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $2,400 | $4,283 |
| Ashmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,545 | $2,700 | $5,500 |
| Ashmont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $3,200 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ashmont Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Ashmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ashmont area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 1943 DOT Ave priced from $1,995. Adams Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,090. Here are the most affordable Ashmont apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 DOT Ave | Studio Plus with Multiwall | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Adams Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,090 |
| Viv Boston | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,478 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ashmont, MA
As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ashmont area is the $0.25 price per square foot 74 Bailey St Model at 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Ashmont apartment is the 111 Florida St Model at 111 Florida St starting at $3,280 with a $0.33 price per square foot in the South Dorchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ashmont apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Bailey St, Unit #69 - #305 | 74 Bailey St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 111 Florida St | 111 Florida St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 36 Burgoyne St, Unit 36 Burgoyne Street | 36 Burgoyne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 703 Washington St, Unit 1 | 703 Washington St | 4BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 147 Wrentham St | 147 Wrentham St | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 23 Beale St, Unit Unit 3 | 23 Beale St | 4BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| 30 Msgr Patrick J Lydon Way, Unit 1 | 30 Msgr Patrick J Lydon Way | 3BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 757 Washington St, Unit 1 | 757 Washington St | 3BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| 11 Frederika St, Unit 1 | 11 Frederika St | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 17 Argyle St, Unit 1 | 17 Argyle St | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ashmont Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ashmont?
The cheapest apartment in Ashmont is Viv Boston which is listed at $2,478, while the average apartment in Ashmont costs $9,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ashmont?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Ashmont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ashmont?
Cheap apartments in Ashmont have an average cost of $850 which is $8,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ashmont.
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