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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (96 Rentals)
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15 Snow Hill St
BostonMA02113
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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$1,900
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$1,900
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18 Parmenter St, Unit 1
18 Parmenter StBoston, MA 02113
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$1,995
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$1,995
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11 Anderson St, Unit 2
11 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7
117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,995
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24 Phillips St, Unit 1
24 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000
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$2,000
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40 Anderson St, Unit 5
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
17 Sheafe St
BostonMA02113
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$2,050
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$2,050
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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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42 S Russell St, Unit 3
42 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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54 S Russell St, Unit 6
54 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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36 S Russell St, Unit 3
36 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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50 S Russell St, Unit 3
50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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367 Western Ave, Unit 2B
367 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
49 Brimmer St
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20 Bartlett Pl
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120 Charles St
BostonMA02122
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$2,150
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44 Anderson St, Unit 40-2
44 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150 - $3,400
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62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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42 Anderson St, Unit 3
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,199
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51 Anderson St, Unit 3
51 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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46 Joy St, Unit 10
46 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
14 Isabella St
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85 Phillips St
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206 Hanover St
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30 Isabella St
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$2,300
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32 Anderson St, Unit A11
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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32 Anderson St, Unit 4
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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106 Myrtle St, Unit 7
106 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300
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26 Fayette St, Unit 1
26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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25 Fayette St, Unit 1
25 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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56 Joy St, Unit 9
56 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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20 Fayette St
20 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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25 Sheafe St
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75 Chandler St
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$2,325
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$2,325
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93 West Cedar St, Unit 94-2
93 West Cedar StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,340
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$2,340
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15 Sheafe St, Unit 2
15 Sheafe StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,350
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37 Anderson St, Unit 2
37 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,375
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$2,375
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100 Charles St, Unit 8
100 Charles StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,395
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$2,395
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17 Joy St, Unit 8##
17 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,400
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$2,400
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23 Snow Hill St, Unit 10
23 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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23 Snow Hill St, Unit 10
23 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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86 Myrtle St, Unit 22
86 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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214 Cambridge St, Unit 3D
214 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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53 Pinckney St, Unit d5
53 Pinckney StBoston, MA 02114
22 Isabella St
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23 Snow Hill St, Unit 10
23 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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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 | $2,920 | $1,995 | $4,400 |
| Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,589 | $1,517 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,421 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,339 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,196 | $5,200 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA
As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 117 Beacon St Model at 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Boston apartment is the 40 Anderson St Model at 40 Anderson St, Unit 5 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Boston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 40 Anderson St, Unit 5 | 40 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 32 Anderson St, Unit A11 | 32 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 24 Phillips St, Unit 1 | 24 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 11 Anderson St, Unit 2 | 11 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 367 Western Ave, Unit 2B | 367 Western Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 44 Anderson St, Unit 40-2 | 44 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
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