1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (608 Rentals)

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Hub50House
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$3,857 - $4,992
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$3,318 - $15,000

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Hub50House

50 Causeway StBoston, MA 02114
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Radian
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$3,593 - $4,200
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$3,735 - $5,593

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Radian

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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12 Commonwealth
$4,095 - $4,600
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$3,250 - $4,600

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$3,250 - $4,600
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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212 Stuart
$4,537 - $16,052
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$4,537 - $31,325

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212 Stuart

212 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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LUKA on the Common
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$3,775 - $4,445
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$3,240 - $5,921

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LUKA on the Common

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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22 Fleet St
$3,050 - $3,600
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$3,050 - $3,600

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$3,050 - $3,600
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 27

22 Fleet St

22 Fleet StBoston, MA 02113
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26 Fayette St
$2,500 - $3,000
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$2,500 - $3,000

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$2,500 - $3,000
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26 Fayette St

26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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5 Champney Pl
$2,625 - $2,900
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$2,625 - $2,900

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$2,625 - $2,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

5 Champney Pl

5 Champney PlBoston, MA 02114
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82 Phillips St, Unit 2
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
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82 Phillips St, Unit 2

82 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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59 Clarendon St, Unit 8B
$4,985
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$4,985

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$4,985
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59 Clarendon St, Unit 8B

59 Clarendon StBoston, MA 02116
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433 Hanover St
$2,745
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$2,745 - $4,845

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$2,745 - $4,845
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

433 Hanover St

433 Hanover StBoston, MA 02113
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28 Mount Vernon St
$2,800
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$2,800 - $3,700

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$2,800 - $3,700
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28 Mount Vernon St

28 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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47 Joy St
$2,450 - $3,100
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$2,450 - $3,100

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$2,450 - $3,100
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47 Joy St

47 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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50A Joy St
$2,450 - $3,100
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$2,450 - $3,100

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$2,450 - $3,100
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50A Joy St

50A Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Boston area of Boston, MA is found at Avenir and is listed at 1,522 square feet priced from $4,465. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Avenir1 Bedroom AAA1,522 Sq Ft$4,465
The Lofts at Atlantic Wharf1 Bed/2 Bath-a20g1,330 Sq Ft$7,500
660 Washington1 Bedroom Q1,042 Sq Ft$3,820
One CanalMerrimac Penthouse Premier996 Sq Ft$5,186
ElevateDesign 1R Premier989 Sq Ft$4,099
The Towers at LongfellowLongfellow One Bedroom -A924 Sq Ft$3,320
Emerson PlaceA B 10 Emerson910 Sq Ft$3,235
The Benjamin Seaport Residences1 E - 1906 Sq Ft$4,782
The West End ApartmentsVillas One Bedroom874 Sq Ft$3,310
The Arlington1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom680 Sq Ft$3,990

Cheapest Available Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath$1,517
Essex Apartments, 811 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,400

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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Boston with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Boston is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Boston is $3,607.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Boston is a 1,522 square feet unit starting from $4,465 at Avenir.

What is the average size for Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Boston is currently 500 sq ft.

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