Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbian Square Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (17 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Columbian Square area of Boston.

property at 60 Greentree Ln

$1,550

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Greentree Ln, Unit 2

60 Greentree Ln
WeymouthMA02190
property at 16 Columbian St

$1,600

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$1,600

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Columbian St

WeymouthMA02190

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Weymouth Commons
$1,765 - $9,951
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$1,765 - $9,951

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Weymouth Commons

80 Donald StWeymouth, MA 02188
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$1,868 - $3,900
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Gradient

1 Gradient CtWeymouth, MA 02190
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Avana Weymouth
$1,880 - $6,147
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Avana Weymouth

190 Mediterranean DrWeymouth, MA 02188
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The Commons at SouthField
$2,139 - $4,376
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$2,139 - $4,376

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Commons at SouthField

200-220 Trotter RdWeymouth, MA 02190
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property at 25 Greentree Ln

$2,200

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$2,200

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25 Greentree Ln, Unit 34

25 Greentree Ln
WeymouthMA02190
property at 5 Woodcrest Ct

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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5 Woodcrest Ct

WeymouthMA02190

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property at 7 Woodcrest Ct

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

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7 Woodcrest Ct

WeymouthMA02190
property at 25 Greentree Ln

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Greentree Ln

WeymouthMA02190

Columbian Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbian Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbian Square area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Weymouth Commons priced from $1,765. Avana Weymouth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,880. Here are the most affordable Columbian Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Weymouth CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,765
Avana WeymouthStudio (364 SF)Studio,1BA$1,880
GradientS1CStudio,1BA$1,908
Queen Annes1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,930
Gaslight Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,946

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbian Square, MA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbian Square area is the $2.64 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Mastlight in the in the North Abington neighborhood starting from $2,951. The second greatest value Columbian Square apartment is the Plan A (A1B) Model at Lenox Farms starting at $3,162 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Braintree Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbian Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MastlightTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.64
Lenox FarmsPlan A (A1B)1BR,1BA$2.87
Stone Run EastTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.94
ReNew WeymouthAthens1BR,1BA$3.16
The AeronautOne Bedroom Type 1A Floorplan1BR,1BA$3.49
Gaslight Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Liberty ParkArlington1BR,1BA$3.49
The Commons at SouthFieldStudioStudio ,1BA$4.04
GradientS1CStudio ,1BA$3.64
Weymouth CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbian Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbian Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbian Square is at Weymouth Commons listed at $1,765.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbian Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbian Square Apartment is $1,875 at Weymouth Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbian Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbian Square is starting from $2,120 at Gaslight Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbian Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbian Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Point at Weymouth and starts from $3,702.

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