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82 Charles St
$2,400 - $2,600

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Base Rent$2,400 - $2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $2,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Sep 15

82 Charles St

82 Charles StBoston, MA 02114
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property at 17 Cazenove St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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17 Cazenove St

BostonMA02116
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79 Essex St
$2,400 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,400 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

79 Essex St

79 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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property at 98 Charles St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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98 Charles St

BostonMA02114

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property at 52 Garden St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
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52 Garden St

BostonMA02114
property at 82 Charles St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
Studio Rentals
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82 Charles St

BostonMA02114
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238 Cambridge St, Unit 2
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

238 Cambridge St, Unit 2

238 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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property at 72 Kneeland St
$2,475 - $3,200

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Base Rent$2,475

Total Monthly Price$2,475
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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72 Kneeland St

BostonMA02111
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238 Cambridge St
$2,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,495

Total Monthly Price$2,495
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

238 Cambridge St

238 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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76 Essex St
$2,500 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

76 Essex St

76 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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34 Charter St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

34 Charter St

34 Charter StBoston, MA 02113
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98 Myrtle St, Unit 4
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

98 Myrtle St, Unit 4

98 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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83 Essex St
$2,500 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

83 Essex St

83 Essex StBoston, MA 02111
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2 Baldwin Pl
$2,550 - $2,950

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Base Rent$2,550 - $2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,550 - $2,950
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2 Baldwin Pl

2 Baldwin PlBoston, MA 02113
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property at 22 Anderson St
$2,550

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Base Rent$2,550

Total Monthly Price$2,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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22 Anderson St

BostonMA02114

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Boston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Boston is at 9 Grove St listed at $2,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartment is $2,400 at Essex Apartments, 81.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Boston is starting from $2,900 at Anderson Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 64-66 Prince St and starts from $3,900.

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