Cheap Homes for Rent in Boston Commons Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,000 (65 Rentals)

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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. 62 on the Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Boston Commons apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
62 on the ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
40-46 Winter Street LLCStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,800
44 Winter StSTUDIO + ALCOVEStudio,1BA$2,895
Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDiStudioStudio,1BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston Commons, MA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boston Commons area is the $0.30 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 $3,000. The second greatest value Boston Commons apartment is the 20 Arlington St Model at 20 Arlington St, Unit 16 starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 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.
21 Mount Vernon Sq, Unit 50021 Mount Vernon Sq1BR,1BA$0.30
20 Arlington St, Unit 1620 Arlington St2BR,1BA$0.29
3 Avery St, Unit 9033 Avery St1BR,1BA$0.46
2A Joy St, Unit 112A Joy St1BR,1BA$0.40
3 Avery St, Unit 9033 Avery St1BR,1BA$0.46
51 Charles St, Unit 151 Charles St5BR,1BA$0.45
222 Tremont St, Unit 5222 Tremont St1BR,1BA$3.00
121 Tremont St, Unit A6121 Tremont St1BR,1BA$3.10
121 Tremont St, Unit A6121 Tremont St1BR,1BA$3.10
121 Tremont St, Unit A6121 Tremont St1BR,1BA$3.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Boston Commons

What type of rentals are currently available in Boston Commons?

There are currently 201 Apartments for Rent in Boston Commons, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $13,000. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston Commons ranging from $2,000 to $55,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boston Commons?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boston Commons ranges from $2,000 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,363.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boston Commons?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boston Commons range from $4,350 to $11,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,625 to $55,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,800.

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