Cheap Homes for Rent in Boston Commons Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,500 (201 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. 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
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDiStudioStudio,1BA$2,500
62 on the ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston Commons, MA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston Commons area is the $0.23 price per square foot 21 Mount Vernon Sq Model at 21 Mount Vernon Sq in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Boston Commons apartment is the 3 Avery St Model at 3 Avery St, Unit 903 starting at $4,600 with a $0.46 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 Sq21 Mount Vernon SqStudio ,1BA$0.23
3 Avery St, Unit 9033 Avery St1BR,1BA$0.46
14 Chestnut St, Unit 114 Chestnut St4BR,3.5BA$3.60
55 Temple Pl, Unit 555 Temple Pl2BR,2BA$3.57
121 Tremont St, Unit 322121 Tremont St2BR,1BA$3.00
31 Essex St, Unit #40431 Essex St1BR,1BA$2.80
1 Stuart St, Unit #4071 Stuart St1BR,1BA$4.00
43 Charles St, Unit 243 Charles St1BR,0.5BA$3.11
134 Chestnut St, Unit 6134 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$3.90
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Boston Commons

What type of rentals are currently available in Boston Commons?

There are currently 175 Apartments for Rent in Boston Commons, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $20,293. There are also 306 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston Commons ranging from $2,500 to $45,000.

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 $2,500 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,026.

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 $3,800 to $18,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,150 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,500.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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