
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boston Commons Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (29 Rentals)
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93 Beacon St

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52 River St, Unit B

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134 Chestnut St, Unit 6

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27 Temple Pl, Unit 501

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43 Charles St, Unit 2

62 on the Park
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69 Chestnut St, Unit 12

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21 Mount Vernon Sq

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16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 2

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32 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St
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62 Boylston St

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2 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St
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62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

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30 Winter St

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston 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 | $2,898 | $1,600 | $9,803 |
| Boston Commons 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,968 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Commons 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,428 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Commons 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,598 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Commons 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,720 | $5,195 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 29 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 February 26, 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 55 Temple Pl Model at 55 Temple Pl, Unit 5 starting at $5,000 with a $3.57 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. |
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| 3 Avery St, Unit 903 | 3 Avery St | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| 55 Temple Pl, Unit 5 | 55 Temple Pl | 2BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| 631 Washington St, Unit 3 | 631 Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| 121 Tremont St, Unit 322 | 121 Tremont St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 31 Essex St, Unit #404 | 31 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 2 | 16 Cedar Lane Way | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
| 1 Park St, Unit 1 | 1 Park St | 3BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| 43 Charles St, Unit 2 | 43 Charles St | 1BR,0.5BA | $3.11 |
| 52 River St, Unit B | 52 River St | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 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 $8,500.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Boston Commons?
Cheap apartments in Boston Commons have an average cost of $522 which is $7,978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston Commons.
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