Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,566 Rentals)

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Avalon North Station
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$3,215 - $11,025
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$3,150 - $10,960
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$3,215 - $11,025
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Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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One Canal
$3,228 - $6,141
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$3,220 - $6,133
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One Canal

1 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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15 Bartlett Pl
$4,200 - $5,200
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$4,200 - $5,200

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$4,200 - $5,200
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15 Bartlett Pl

15 Bartlett PlBoston, MA 02113
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Alcott
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$3,205 - $8,035
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$3,205 - $8,035

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$3,205 - $8,035
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Alcott

36 Lomasney WayBoston, MA 02114
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Radian
$3,224 - $5,661
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$3,224 - $5,661

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Radian

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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12 Commonwealth
Rent Specials
$3,250 - $3,300
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$3,250 - $3,300

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$3,250 - $3,300
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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One Greenway
$3,095 - $6,956
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$3,082 - $6,943
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One Greenway

Hudson & KneelandBoston, MA 02111
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660 Washington
$3,595 - $9,373
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$3,595 - $9,373

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$3,595 - $9,373
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660 Washington

660 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,565 - $7,462
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$2,565 - $7,462

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$2,565 - $7,462
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
Rent Specials
$2,680 - $7,180
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$2,680 - $7,180

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$2,680 - $7,180
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Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Sudbury
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$3,530 - $11,575
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$3,530 - $11,575

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The Sudbury

100 Sudbury StBoston, MA 02114
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212 Stuart
$4,625 - $7,847
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$4,625 - $7,847

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212 Stuart

212 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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315 on A
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$2,920 - $6,560
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$2,920 - $6,560

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$2,920 - $6,560
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315 on A

315 A StBoston, MA 02210
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LUKA on the Common
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$3,390 - $6,295
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$3,390 - $6,295

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LUKA on the Common

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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Avenir
$3,616 - $5,675
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$3,616 - $5,675

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$3,616 - $5,675
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Avenir

101-119 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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97 Myrtle St
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$2,350 - $3,775
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$2,350 - $3,775

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$2,350 - $3,775
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97 Myrtle St

97 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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7 Grove St, Unit BF, Unit BF
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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7 Grove St, Unit BF, Unit BF

7 Grove StBoston, MA 02114
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230 Tremont St
$6,375 - $8,925
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$6,375 - $8,925

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$6,375 - $8,925
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

230 Tremont St

230 Tremont StBoston, MA 02116
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97 Hudson St, Unit 4, Unit 4
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

97 Hudson St, Unit 4, Unit 4

97 Hudson StBoston, MA 02111
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20 Moon St, Unit 4, Unit 4
$3,495
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$3,495

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$3,495
2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31

20 Moon St, Unit 4, Unit 4

20 Moon StBoston, MA 02113
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #67

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 468 Studio Apartments in Downtown Boston with rent ranges from $1,250 to $7,246 with an average price of $2,766.

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 $9,856 with an average monthly rent of $3,487.

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 $2,100 to $27,421. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,470.

How expensive are Downtown Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 178 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,200 to $26,872 - averaging $6,136 for the location.

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