
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (520 Rentals)


One India Street Apartments

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Avalon North Station

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One Canal

Tremont Commons

62 on the Park

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Alcott

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Radian

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12 Commonwealth

Christopher Columbus Plaza
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One Greenway

Ink Block

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The West End Apartments

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660 Washington

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The Towers at Longfellow

44 Joy St

88 West Cedar Street

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The Sudbury

9 Grove St

44 Bromfield St
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212 Stuart

Mercantile Wharf

Boylston St, 40

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315 on A

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Avenir

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Emerson Place

Bowdoin School

22 Fleet St

North End Residence

Metro Rentals, LLC
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Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

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112 Beach St, Unit 2b

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22 Anderson St, Unit 2

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24 Anderson St, Unit 3

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61 Joy St

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238 Cambridge St

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78 Essex St

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83 Essex St

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3 Winter Pl

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82 Phillips St, Unit 2
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12 Myrtle St, Unit 4

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13 Wiget St, Unit 3

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24 Hancock St, Unit 3

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6 Champney Pl, Unit 2

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32 Irving St, Unit 1

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2 Phillips St, Unit 24 Phillips Street

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167 Beacon St, Unit 5

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7 Grove St, Unit 11

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56 Prince St, Unit 1

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19 Irving St, Unit 1
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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 | $2,863 | $2,000 | $8,424 |
Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,641 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,864 | $2,985 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,643 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Towers at Longfellow and is listed at 1,010 square feet priced from $3,910. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Towers at Longfellow | Longfellow One Bedroom -B | 1,010 Sq Ft | $3,910 |
| LUKA on the Common | A13 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 922 Sq Ft | $4,410 |
| The Victor by Windsor | A3d | 894 Sq Ft | $4,314 |
| The West End Apartments | Asteria One Bedroom (4) | 821 Sq Ft | $3,545 |
| Alcott | 1 Bedroom C | 812 Sq Ft | $4,830 |
| Emerson Place | A Q 1 Emerson | 800 Sq Ft | $3,340 |
| Radian | B1 | 800 Sq Ft | $4,418 |
| One Canal | Portland | 785 Sq Ft | $4,429 |
| 660 Washington | 1 Bedroom I | 700 Sq Ft | $3,735 |
| The Arlington | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 680 Sq Ft | $4,255 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,517 |
| Essex Apartments, 81 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,675 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Boston, Boston, MA
Ranked #47
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $3,641.
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 1,010 square feet unit starting from $3,910 at The Towers at Longfellow.
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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