
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Boston Commons Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,600 (184 Rentals)


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21 Mount Vernon Sq

62 on the Park

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62 Boylston St, Unit M04

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32 Boylston St

62 Boylston St, Unit L15

62 Boylston St, Unit M05
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62 Boylston St, Unit 224

62 Boylston St, Unit L15

62 Boylston St, Unit M05

62 Boylston St, Unit M10

62 Boylston St, Unit L15

62 Boylston St, Unit 422

62 Boylston St, Unit 519

62 Boylston St, Unit L12

62 Boylston St, Unit 222

62 Boylston St, Unit L10
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62 Boylston St, Unit M04

62 Boylston St, Unit M22

62 Boylston St, Unit L12

62 Boylston St, Unit L10

62 Boylston St, Unit L06

62 Boylston St, Unit 422

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16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 24-4, Unit 24-4

62 Boylston St, Unit 224

62 Boylston St, Unit L05

62 Boylston St, Unit L14
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62 Boylston St, Unit L11

62 Boylston St, Unit M03

62 Boylston St, Unit L03

62 Boylston St, Unit M03

62 Boylston St, Unit 111

62 Boylston St, Unit 319

62 Boylston St, Unit 623

62 Boylston St, Unit 623
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62 Boylston St, Unit 708

62 Boylston St, Unit 207

62 Boylston St, Unit 324

62 Boylston St, Unit 612

62 Boylston St, Unit 602

62 Boylston St, Unit 619

62 Boylston St, Unit L04

62 Boylston St, Unit 306

62 Boylston St, Unit 417

62 Boylston St, Unit 823
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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 | $2,683 | $1,600 | $7,888 |
| Boston Commons 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,684 | $1,950 | $9,614 |
| Boston Commons 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,371 | $2,999 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Commons 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,053 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Commons 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,875 | $8,500 | $10,000+ |
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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 62 on the Park which is listed at $2,395, 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 21 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 $592 which is $7,908 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston Commons.
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