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

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LUKA on the Common
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$3,495 - $4,770
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$3,470 - $7,480

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LUKA on the Common

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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Avalon North Station
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$4,395 - $4,770
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$3,105 - $6,800
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$65

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$3,170 - $6,865
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Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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One Canal
$4,126 - $4,686
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$3,239 - $9,577
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One Canal

1 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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Alcott
$4,330 - $4,915
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$3,500 - $8,415

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$3,500 - $8,415
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Alcott

36 Lomasney WayBoston, MA 02114
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Radian
$3,864 - $4,418
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$3,864 - $4,418

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Radian

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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12 Commonwealth
$4,500
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$3,400 - $4,500

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$3,400 - $4,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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One Greenway
$3,545 - $4,099
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$3,322 - $5,570
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One Greenway

Hudson & KneelandBoston, MA 02111
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660 Washington
$3,735 - $3,860
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$3,595 - $7,655

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$3,595 - $7,655
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660 Washington

660 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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The Sudbury
$4,430 - $5,505
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$3,855 - $12,490

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The Sudbury

100 Sudbury StBoston, MA 02114
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212 Stuart
$4,694 - $9,377
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$4,694 - $9,377

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212 Stuart

212 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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315 on A
$3,835 - $3,950
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$3,835 - $6,435

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$3,835 - $6,435
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315 on A

315 A StBoston, MA 02210
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Avenir
$3,490 - $4,845
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$3,490 - $6,280
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$66

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$3,556 - $6,346
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Avenir

101-119 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
$3,320 - $3,555
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$2,985 - $6,945

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$2,985 - $6,945
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Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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112 Beach St, Unit 2b
$3,350
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$3,350

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$3,350
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112 Beach St, Unit 2b

112 Beach StBoston, MA 02111
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61 Joy St
$3,100 - $3,600
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$3,100 - $3,600

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$3,100 - $3,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

61 Joy St

61 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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238 Cambridge St
$2,495
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$2,495

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$2,495
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238 Cambridge St

238 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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78 Essex St
$2,600
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$2,600 - $3,625

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$2,600 - $3,625
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

78 Essex St

78 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St
$2,675 - $2,750
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$2,500 - $3,400

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$2,500 - $3,400
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83 Essex St

83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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3 Winter Pl
$3,000
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$2,700 - $3,000

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$2,700 - $3,000
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3 Winter Pl

3 Winter PlBoston, MA 02108
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82 Phillips St, Unit 2
$3,250
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$3,250

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$3,250
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82 Phillips St, Unit 2

82 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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12 Myrtle St, Unit 4
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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12 Myrtle St, Unit 4

12 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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13 Wiget St, Unit 3
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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13 Wiget St, Unit 3

13 Wiget StBoston, MA 02113
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24 Hancock St, Unit 3
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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24 Hancock St, Unit 3

24 Hancock StBoston, MA 02114
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32 Irving St, Unit 1
$2,850
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$2,850

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$2,850
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32 Irving St, Unit 1

32 Irving StBoston, MA 02114
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167 Beacon St, Unit 5
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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167 Beacon St, Unit 5

167 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Towers at LongfellowLongfellow One Bedroom -B1,010 Sq Ft$3,910
LUKA on the CommonA13 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath922 Sq Ft$4,410
The Victor by WindsorA3d894 Sq Ft$4,314
The West End ApartmentsAsteria One Bedroom (4)821 Sq Ft$3,545
Alcott1 Bedroom C812 Sq Ft$4,830
Emerson PlaceA Q 1 Emerson800 Sq Ft$3,340
RadianB1800 Sq Ft$4,418
One CanalPortland785 Sq Ft$4,429
660 Washington1 Bedroom I700 Sq Ft$3,735
The Arlington1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom680 Sq Ft$4,255

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$1,675

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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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

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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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