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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (157 Rentals)
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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93 Beacon St
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability85 E India Row
85 E India RowBoston, MA 02110
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$1,850
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$1,850
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14 Unity St, Unit 3-R
14 Unity StBoston, MA 02113
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,950 - $1,975
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43 Irving St
43 Irving StBoston, MA 02114
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62 Anderson St, Unit 58 anderson street
62 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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65 Anderson St
65 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,995 - $2,095
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117 Beacon St
117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,000
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$2,000
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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
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
66 Phillips St, Unit A
66 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100 - $2,900
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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50 S Russell St
50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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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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367 Western Ave, Unit 2B
367 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,100 - $2,400
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47 Joy St
47 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
49 Brimmer St
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$2,150
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42 Anderson St, Unit 3
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150
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6 Foster St, Unit 2
6 Foster StBoston, MA 02109
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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56 Prince St, Unit 9
56 Prince StBoston, MA 02113
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56 Prince St, Unit 2
56 Prince StBoston, MA 02113
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30 Anderson St, Unit 40 anderson street
30 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150 - $3,000
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32 Anderson St
32 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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$2,200 - $2,800
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11 Bartlett Pl
11 Bartlett PlBoston, MA 02113
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28 Mount Vernon St
28 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,200 - $4,800
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74 Revere St
74 Revere StBoston, MA 02114
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20 Mount Vernon St
20 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,200 - $2,725
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21 Mount Vernon Sq
21 Mount Vernon SqBoston, MA 02108
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46 Joy St
46 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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42 Anderson St
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,200Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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41 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,225Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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72 Revere St
72 Revere StBoston, MA 02114
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41 Anderson St
41 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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42 Anderson St
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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50 Prince St, Unit 3
50 Prince StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,250 - $3,400
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92 Endicott St
92 Endicott StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,275Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,295
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$2,295
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36 S Russell St, Unit 3
36 S Russell 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 | $2,751 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,637 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,580 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,231 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,850 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 157 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Boston Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boston area is the $0.24 price per square foot 22 Sheafe St Model at 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Boston apartment is the 46 Joy St Model at 46 Joy St starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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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| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 46 Joy St | 46 Joy St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 21 Mount Vernon Sq | 21 Mount Vernon Sq | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 43 Anderson St, Unit #41-32 | 43 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 117 Beacon St | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 73 Hudson St, Unit 3 | 73 Hudson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 142 Bowdoin St | 142 Bowdoin St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Boston Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Boston?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Boston is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Downtown Boston costs $20,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Boston?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Downtown Boston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Boston?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Boston have an average cost of $326 which is $19,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Boston.
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