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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (98 Rentals)
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
120 Charles St
BostonMA02122
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$1,995
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$1,995
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2
117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
18 Parmenter St, Unit 1
18 Parmenter StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,000
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$2,000
58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,050
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$2,050
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$2,050
3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
9 Bowdoin St
BostonMA02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
367 Western Ave, Unit 2B
367 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,100
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$2,100
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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$2,100
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54 S Russell St, Unit 6
54 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
42 S Russell St, Unit 3
42 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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66 Phillips St, Unit A
66 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150
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$2,150
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$2,150
42 Anderson St, Unit 3
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150 - $3,450
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now62 on the Park
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,190
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$1,830
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$360
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$2,190
44 Bromfield St
44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,199
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$2,199
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51 Anderson St, Unit 3
51 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,200
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$2,200
20 Mount Vernon St, Unit 601
20 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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28 Mount Vernon St, Unit 102
28 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,200
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46 Joy St, Unit 10
46 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
14 Isabella St
BostonMA02116
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$2,300
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$2,300
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22 Henchman St, Unit 2
22 Henchman StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,300
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$2,300
24 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #1
24 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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$2,300
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$2,300
32 Anderson St, Unit A11
32 Anderson 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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$2,300
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32 Anderson St, Unit 4
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300
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$2,300
25 Fayette St, Unit 1
25 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,300
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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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$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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$2,350
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$2,350
37 Anderson St, Unit 2
37 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
274 Cambridge St
BostonMA02114
44 Charles St
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$2,395
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$2,020
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$375
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$2,395
45 Stuart St
45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,400
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$2,400
14 Tyler St, Unit #3
14 Tyler StBoston, MA 02111
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42 Anderson St, Unit 3-2
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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83 Essex St
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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22 Sheafe St, Unit 2
22 Sheafe StBoston, MA 02113
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80 Essex St, Unit 5
80 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St, Unit 5
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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78 Essex St, Unit 1
78 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,400
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$2,400
24 Garden St, Unit 7
24 Garden StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,400
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23 Garden St, Unit 7
23 Garden StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,400
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83 Essex St, Unit 75
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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68 Essex St, Unit 6
68 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,400
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95 N Margin St, Unit 3
95 N Margin StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,400
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43 Anderson St, Unit #41-32
43 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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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 |
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| Downtown Boston Studio Apartments | $2,879 | $1,950 | $8,267 |
| Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,535 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,334 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,230 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,158 | $5,250 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA
As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown Boston apartment is the 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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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| 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 | 18 Parmenter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 25 Fayette St, Unit 1 | 25 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2 | 117 Beacon 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 |
| 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 |
| 367 Western Ave, Unit 2B | 367 Western Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
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