
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,344 Rentals)


One India Street Apartments

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Avalon North Station

62 on the Park

Flats on Broad

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One Canal

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15 Bartlett Pl

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Alcott

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Radian

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12 Commonwealth
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Christopher Columbus Plaza

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One Greenway

Ink Block

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The West End Apartments

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Emerson Place

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660 Washington

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The Towers at Longfellow

44 Joy St

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The Sudbury

9 Grove St
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212 Stuart

Mercantile Wharf

Castle Square

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315 on A

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LUKA on the Common

44 Bromfield St

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Avenir

Boylston St, 40

Bowdoin School

Metro Rentals, LLC
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2 Louisburg Sq

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22 Fleet St

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

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70 Pinckney St

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7 Myrtle St, Unit 8

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29 Garden St

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6 Foster St, Unit 1

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25 Joy St, Unit 6

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9 Arlington St, Unit 9-3M

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117 Water St, Unit PH - 4th floor
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16 North Sq, Unit 3

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22 Henchman St, Unit 2

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269 North St, Unit 2

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11 Anderson St

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65 Berkeley St, Unit 2A

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3 Winter Pl

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78 Essex St

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83 Essex St

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283 Hanover St, Unit Pappare

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238 Cambridge St
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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Boston Studio Apartments | $2,851 | $1,500 | $9,473 |
| Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,633 | $1,550 | $9,589 |
| Downtown Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,656 | $2,550 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,736 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,596 | $4,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1344 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Boston, Boston, MA
Ranked #70
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Central Boston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? Downtown Boston has now become known as a top area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with nice outdoor spaces is something that is important for them. This part of town has established a name for itself as providing fantastic access to the outdoors, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood is one of our preferred high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
There's good news if you raise dogs and cats. This section of Boston ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Boston?
There are currently 447 Studio Apartments in Downtown Boston with rent ranges from $1,500 to $9,473 with an average price of $2,851.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Boston ranges from $1,550 to $9,589 with an average monthly rent of $3,633.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Boston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Boston range from $2,550 to $26,091. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,656.
How expensive are Downtown Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 170 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,200 to $21,484 - averaging $5,736 for the location.
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