
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbian Square Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (28 Rentals)
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Gaslight Village Apartments

18 Fountain Ln, Unit 16

16 Columbian St

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Weymouth Commons

65 Webster St, Unit 201

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346 Union St, Unit 5

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Avana Weymouth

Queen Annes

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The Point at Weymouth

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The Commons at SouthField

Aura at Weymouth
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Hanover Weymouth

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Stone Run East

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The Mastlight

The Aeronaut

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Liberty Park

67 Pleasant St, Unit 3

67 Pleasant St, Unit 4
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Lenox Farms

8 Eugene Way

ReNew Weymouth

36 Greentree Ln

11 Elinor Rd

17 Blanchard Rd

7 Chestnut Crk
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Columbian Square, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbian Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Square Studio Apartments | $2,822 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Columbian Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $1,934 | $6,391 |
| Columbian Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbian Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,330 | $2,600 | $7,459 |
| Columbian Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,860 | $3,698 | $4,023 |
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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 $1,679. The Point at Weymouth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,085. Here are the most affordable Columbian Square apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,679 |
| The Point at Weymouth | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,085 |
| ReNew Weymouth | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $2,119 |
| Gradient | S1C | Studio,1BA | $2,120 |
| Queen Annes | Quincy | 1BR,1BA | $2,126 |
| Aura at Weymouth | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Hanover Weymouth | A | Studio,1BA | $2,285 |
| The Commons at SouthField | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,313 |
| Stone Run East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,385 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbian Square, MA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbian Square area is the $2.45 price per square foot Plan I (B2H) Model at Lenox Farms in the in the Braintree Highlands neighborhood starting from $3,721. The second greatest value Columbian Square apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,100 SF) Model at Avana Weymouth starting at $2,731 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Weymouth Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbian Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lenox Farms | Plan I (B2H) | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Avana Weymouth | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,100 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| ReNew Weymouth | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| The Commons at SouthField | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| 138 Randolph St, Unit apartment | 138 Randolph St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Aeronaut | One Bedroom Type 1A1 Floorplan | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Stone Run East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Queen Annes | Quincy | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Aura at Weymouth | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
| Weymouth Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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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 $1,679.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbian Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbian Square Apartment is $1,934 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 $2,311 at Queen Annes.
What is the most affordable Columbian Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbian Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Weymouth Commons and starts from $3,663.
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