Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ashmont Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (21 Rentals)

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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 $2,200. The Frances at Ashmont Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Ashmont apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1943 DOT AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The Frances at Ashmont Flats12Studio,1BA$2,200
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,274
Neponset LandingA11BR,1BA$2,357
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ashmont, MA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ashmont area is the $0.29 price per square foot 62 Carruth St Model at 62 Carruth St, Unit #2 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Ashmont apartment is the 876 Adams St Model at 876 Adams St, Unit #1 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
62 Carruth St, Unit #262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
876 Adams St, Unit #1876 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
62 Carruth St, Unit 262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
62 Carruth St, Unit #262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
876 Adams St876 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
876 Adams St, Unit 1876 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
876 Adams St, Unit 1876 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
876 Adams St, Unit 1876 Adams St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
876 Adams St, Unit 3876 Adams St3BR,1BA$0.34
12 Becket St, Unit 312 Becket St3BR,1BA$2.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ashmont, Boston, MA

Ranked #31

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Ashmont Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

81 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ashmont Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ashmont?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ashmont is under $2,729.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ashmont?

The cheapest apartment in Ashmont is Neponset Landing which is listed at $2,357, while the average apartment in Ashmont costs $5,000.

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 30 regular apartments in Ashmont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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