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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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333 Washington St, Unit 1
333 Washington StBoston, MA 02108
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80 West Cedar St
80 West Cedar StBoston, MA 02114
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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56 S Russell St, Unit 4
56 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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20 Cooper St
20 Cooper StBoston, MA 02113
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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
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50 S Russell St
50 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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54 S Russell St, Unit 6
54 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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56 Prince St, Unit 1
56 Prince StBoston, MA 02113
19 Clark St
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62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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70 Pinckney St
70 Pinckney StBoston, MA 02114
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189 Washington St, Unit 6
189 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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144 Bowdoin St, Unit 21
144 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02108
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41 Revere St, Unit 7
41 Revere StBoston, MA 02114
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142 Bowdoin St
142 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02108
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144 Bowdoin St, Unit 51
144 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02108
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36 S Russell St, Unit 3
36 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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42 S Russell St, Unit 3
42 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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51 Anderson St, Unit 3
51 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
34 Mt Vernon St
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33 Grove St, Unit 2
33 Grove StBoston, MA 02114
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26 Fayette St
26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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25 Fayette St, Unit 1
25 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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6 Champney Pl, Unit 2
6 Champney PlBoston, MA 02114
288 Hanover St
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20 Fayette St
20 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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144 Bowdoin St, Unit 31
144 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02108
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62 Boylston St, Unit M03
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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15 Sheafe St, Unit 2
15 Sheafe StBoston, MA 02113
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62 Boylston St, Unit M17
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St, Unit 823
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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28 Myrtle St, Unit 3
28 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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9 Grove StBoston, MA 02114
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63 Myrtle St, Unit 6
63 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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62 Boylston St, Unit 223
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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161 Endicott St, Unit 2R
161 Endicott StBoston, MA 02113
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22 Sheafe St, Unit 2
22 Sheafe StBoston, MA 02113
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30 Sheafe St, Unit 3
30 Sheafe StBoston, MA 02113
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81 Essex St, Unit 61
81 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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83 Essex St
83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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2 Champney Pl, Unit 2
2 Champney PlBoston, 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 | $2,863 | $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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There are currently 137 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
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Boston area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. Essex Apartments, 81 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Boston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| Essex Apartments, 81 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| 62 on the Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown Boston apartment is the 50 S Russell St Model at 50 S Russell St 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 39 Charter St | 39 Charter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 86 Myrtle St, Unit 22 | 86 Myrtle St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Boston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Boston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Boston is under $2,150.
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 $6,920.
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 $311 which is $6,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Boston.
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