Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boston Commons Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (143 Rentals)

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16 Cedar Lane Way
$2,400 - $5,000
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$2,400 - $5,000
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

16 Cedar Lane Way

16 Cedar Lane WayBoston, MA 02108
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32 Boylston St
$2,500 - $3,000
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$2,500 - $3,000
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

32 Boylston St

32 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 24-4
$2,500
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16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 24-4

16 Cedar Lane WayBoston, MA 02108
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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 Studio unit found at 62 on the Park priced from $2,300. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
62 on the ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDiStudioStudio,1BA$2,500
Boylston St, 402 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston Commons, MA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston Commons area is the $0.46 price per square foot 3 Avery St Model at 3 Avery St, Unit 903 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Boston Commons apartment is the 175 Tremont St Model at 175 Tremont St, Unit 3 starting at $5,750 with a $4.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3 Avery St, Unit 9033 Avery St1BR,1BA$0.46
175 Tremont St, Unit 3175 Tremont St2BR,2BA$4.04
14 W Cedar St, Unit 414 W Cedar St2BR,1BA$4.20
16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 24-416 Cedar Lane WayStudio ,1BA$2.50
222 Tremont St, Unit 5222 Tremont St1BR,1BA$3.00
121 Tremont St, Unit 322121 Tremont St2BR,1BA$3.00
31 Essex St, Unit #40431 Essex St1BR,1BA$2.80
Boylston St, 402 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.97
16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 316 Cedar Lane WayStudio ,1BA$3.20
1 Stuart St, Unit #4071 Stuart St1BR,1BA$4.00

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 $2,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston Commons?

The cheapest apartment in Boston Commons is 62 on the Park which is listed at $2,900, while the average apartment in Boston Commons costs $7,750.

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 22 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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