Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Village Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,200 (23 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Bay Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay Village area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1661 Washington St priced from $3,100. Auburn Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,400. Here are the most affordable Bay Village apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1661 Washington St1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$3,100
Auburn Court2 Bed Flat2BR,1BA$3,400
LUKA on the CommonS2 | Studio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$3,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Village, MA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Village area is the $0.33 price per square foot 26 Fayette St Model at 26 Fayette St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Bay Village apartment is the 26 Fayette St Model at 26 Fayette St, Unit B starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Fayette St, Unit 126 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.33
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
16 Fayette St, Unit 116 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
24 Fayette St, Unit #26 - 124 Fayette St1BR,1BA$0.35
The Arlington1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.76
26 Fayette St, Unit 0126 Fayette St1BR,1BA$3.50
26 Fayette St, Unit B26 Fayette St1BR,1BA$3.30

Getting Around the Bay Village Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Village Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay Village?

The cheapest apartment in Bay Village is 1661 Washington St which is listed at $3,100, while the average apartment in Bay Village costs $5,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay Village?

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 4 regular apartments in Bay Village 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 Bay Village?

Cheap apartments in Bay Village have an average cost of $231 which is $5,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay Village.

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