Cheap Homes for Rent in Boston Commons Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,500 (49 Rentals)

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property at 3 Joy St

$2,800

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$2,800
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$2,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Joy St, Unit B

3 Joy St
BostonMA02108
property at 37 Beacon St

$2,800

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$2,800
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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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37 Beacon St

BostonMA02108

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property at 17 Willow St

$3,000

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$3,000
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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

17 Willow St, Unit 6C

17 Willow St
BostonMA02108
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62 Boylston St
$3,050
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$2,690
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$360
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$3,050
Studio Apartments Available Apr 29

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 58 Charles St S

$3,050

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$3,050
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$3,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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58 Charles St S

BostonMA02116

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40 Boylston St
$3,060
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$2,620
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$440
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$3,060
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

40 Boylston St

40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 660 Washington St

$3,090

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$3,090
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$3,090

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 29

660 Washington St

BostonMA02111
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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 January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston Commons area is the $0.27 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 $2,725. The second greatest value Boston Commons apartment is the 92 Mount Vernon St Model at 92 Mount Vernon St, Unit L2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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$0.27
92 Mount Vernon St, Unit L292 Mount Vernon St2BR,1BA$0.34
3 Avery St, Unit 9033 Avery St1BR,1BA$0.46
55 Temple Pl, Unit 455 Temple Pl2BR,2BA$3.64
16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 216 Cedar Lane WayStudio ,1BA$2.40
31 Essex St, Unit #40431 Essex St1BR,1BA$2.80
121 Tremont St, Unit 322121 Tremont St2BR,1BA$3.00
1 Park St, Unit 11 Park St3BR,1BA$3.20
1 Stuart St, Unit #4071 Stuart St1BR,1BA$4.00
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 166 Apartments for Rent in Boston Commons, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,150 to $29,724. There are also 137 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 $8,217.

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 $2,800 to $13,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,050 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,250.

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