
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boston Commons Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Boston Commons area of Boston.


62 on the Park

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24 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1

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16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 2

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
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62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

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2 Boylston St, Unit 1

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5 Boylston Pl, Unit 6

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32 Boylston St, Unit 2

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25 Lagrange St, Unit 4
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7 Boylston Sq, Unit 8

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

31 Branch

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

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16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 2
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8 Winter Pl

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21 Mount Vernon Sq, Unit 500

224 Tremont St

224 Tremont St

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31 Essex St, Unit #404

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1 Park St, Unit 1

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50 Park Plz, Unit #14
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40-46 Winter Street LLC

44 Winter St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston Commons?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Commons Studio Apartments | $2,849 | $2,150 | $8,932 |
| Boston Commons 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,759 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Commons 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,283 | $2,999 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Commons 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,445 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Commons 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,450 | $8,250 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Boston Commons Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Boston Commons Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Boston Commons area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Boston Commons apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
| 62 on the Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston Commons, MA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston Commons area is the $0.27 price per square foot 21 Mount Vernon Sq Model at 21 Mount Vernon Sq, Unit 500 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value Boston Commons apartment is the 92 Mount Vernon St Model at 92 Mount Vernon St, Unit L2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boston Commons apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mount Vernon Sq, Unit 500 | 21 Mount Vernon Sq | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 92 Mount Vernon St, Unit L2 | 92 Mount Vernon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 3 Avery St, Unit 903 | 3 Avery St | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| 55 Temple Pl, Unit 4 | 55 Temple Pl | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| 16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 2 | 16 Cedar Lane Way | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
| 31 Essex St, Unit #404 | 31 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 121 Tremont St, Unit 322 | 121 Tremont St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 1 Park St, Unit 1 | 1 Park St | 3BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 1 Stuart St, Unit #407 | 1 Stuart St | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boston Commons Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Boston Commons?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boston Commons is under $2,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston Commons?
The cheapest apartment in Boston Commons is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Boston Commons costs $9,182.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boston Commons?
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 10 regular apartments in Boston Commons that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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