1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (534 Rentals)

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One Canal
$4,301 - $6,669

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Base Rent$3,394 - $9,768
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One Canal

1 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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Radian
$3,607 - $4,334

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Base Rent$3,398 - $5,966

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Radian

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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12 Commonwealth
$4,500

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Base Rent$3,400 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$3,400 - $4,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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Ink Block
$3,691 - $4,093

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Base Rent$3,094 - $10,929

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Ink Block

300 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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660 Washington
$4,270 - $4,797

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Base Rent$3,680 - $7,235

Total Monthly Price$3,680 - $7,235
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 9

660 Washington

660 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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Alcott
$3,950 - $5,025

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Base Rent$3,555 - $8,275

Total Monthly Price$3,555 - $8,275
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Alcott

36 Lomasney WayBoston, MA 02114
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Avalon North Station
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$3,820 - $4,440

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,040 - $6,185
Required Monthly Fees$65

Total Monthly Price$3,105 - $6,250
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Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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The Sudbury
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$4,485 - $5,525

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Base Rent$3,390 - $11,562

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The Sudbury

100 Sudbury StBoston, MA 02114
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315 on A
$3,775 - $4,290

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Base Rent$3,775 - $6,690

Total Monthly Price$3,775 - $6,690
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315 on A

315 A StBoston, MA 02210
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LUKA on the Common
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$3,675 - $4,315

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Base Rent$3,385 - $8,320

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LUKA on the Common

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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One Greenway
$3,546 - $4,202

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Base Rent$3,442 - $5,725
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One Greenway

Hudson & KneelandBoston, MA 02111
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Avenir
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$3,535 - $4,665

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Base Rent$3,535 - $7,040
Required Monthly Fees$66

Total Monthly Price$3,601 - $7,106
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Avenir

101-119 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
Rent Specials
$2,920 - $3,190

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Base Rent$2,665 - $5,120

Total Monthly Price$2,665 - $5,120
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Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Bowdoin School
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$3,250 - $3,500

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Base Rent$3,250 - $3,690

Total Monthly Price$3,250 - $3,690
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Bowdoin School

45 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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78 Essex St
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600 - $3,625

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $3,625
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78 Essex St

78 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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76 Essex St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,400
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76 Essex St

76 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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79 Essex St
$2,675 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,400 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $3,000
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79 Essex St

79 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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50 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 305
$4,000

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Base Rent$4,000

Total Monthly Price$4,000
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50 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 305

50 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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20 Isabella St, Unit 1
$2,900

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Base Rent$2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,900
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20 Isabella St, Unit 1

20 Isabella StBoston, MA 02116
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53 Joy St
$2,950

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Base Rent$2,950 - $4,350

Total Monthly Price$2,950 - $4,350
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53 Joy St

53 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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105 Beacon St, Unit 6
$2,850

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Base Rent$2,850

Total Monthly Price$2,850
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105 Beacon St, Unit 6

105 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Bartlett Pl, Unit 2
$3,150

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Base Rent$3,150

Total Monthly Price$3,150
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11 Bartlett Pl, Unit 2

11 Bartlett PlBoston, MA 02113
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38 Appleton St, Unit 2
$3,600

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Base Rent$3,600

Total Monthly Price$3,600
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38 Appleton St, Unit 2

38 Appleton StBoston, MA 02116
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5 Boylston Pl, Unit 6
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
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5 Boylston Pl, Unit 6

5 Boylston PlBoston, MA 02116
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7 Boylston Sq
$3,000 - $3,075

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Base Rent$3,000 - $3,075

Total Monthly Price$3,000 - $3,075
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7 Boylston Sq

7 Boylston SqBoston, MA 02116
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25 Lagrange St
$3,000 - $3,075

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Base Rent$3,000 - $3,075

Total Monthly Price$3,000 - $3,075
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25 Lagrange St

25 Lagrange StBoston, MA 02116
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19 Winter St
$3,200

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Base Rent$2,600 - $3,200

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $3,200
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19 Winter St

19 Winter StBoston, MA 02108
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32 Boylston St
$3,075 - $3,300

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Base Rent$3,075 - $3,300

Total Monthly Price$3,075 - $3,300
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32 Boylston St

32 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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30 Winter St
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300 - $4,350

Total Monthly Price$3,300 - $4,350
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30 Winter St

30 Winter StBoston, MA 02108
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17 Winter Pl
$3,200 - $3,400

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Base Rent$2,775 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price$2,775 - $3,400
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17 Winter Pl

17 Winter PlBoston, MA 02108
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25 Winter St
$3,400

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Base Rent$2,750 - $4,050

Total Monthly Price$2,750 - $4,050
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25 Winter St

25 Winter StBoston, MA 02108
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11 Commonwealth Ave
$4,500

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Base Rent$3,400 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$3,400 - $4,500
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11 Commonwealth Ave

11 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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68 Essex St
$2,575 - $2,700

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Base Rent$2,575 - $3,625

Total Monthly Price$2,575 - $3,625
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68 Essex St

68 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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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 1,303 square feet priced from $4,731. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Avenir1 Bedroom TTT1,303 Sq Ft$4,731
The Towers at LongfellowLongfellow One Bedroom -A924 Sq Ft$3,240
LUKA on the CommonA13 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath922 Sq Ft$4,315
The West End ApartmentsVillas One Bedroom with Alcove910 Sq Ft$3,545
The Victor by WindsorA3d894 Sq Ft$4,553
Emerson PlaceJ D 10 Emerson865 Sq Ft$2,995
Alcott1 Bedroom B862 Sq Ft$4,800
The SudburyAD6 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den836 Sq Ft$4,945
RadianB2816 Sq Ft$4,082
The Arlington1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom680 Sq Ft$4,290

Cheapest Available Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Essex Apartments, 811 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,400

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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Essex Apartments, 81 listed at $2,400.

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 $3,600.

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 1,303 square feet unit starting from $4,731 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 800 sq ft.

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