
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $775 (142 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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105 Beacon St, Unit 1A

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22 Anderson St, Unit 2

2 Baldwin Pl

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68 Essex St

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80 Essex St

62 Boylston St, Unit L04

62 Boylston St, Unit 422
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62 Boylston St, Unit 704

17 Bowdoin St, Unit 1B

5 Thacher Ct

69 Revere St

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46 Charter St, Unit 46 Charter Street Boston

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19 Winter St

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7 Thacher Ct, Unit 1

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140 Boylston St, Unit 6
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136 Boylston St, Unit 4

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30 Mount Vernon St, Unit #3

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78 Essex St

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83 Essex St, Unit 75

Flats on Broad

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96 Endicott St, Unit 1R

44A Joy St, Unit 4

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98 Myrtle St, Unit B
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60 Anderson St, Unit A

24 Mount Vernon St

130 Bowdoin St (BostonView Apartments)

Amy Lowell Apartments

224-238 Cambridge St

9 Marlborough St

11 Marlborough St

91 Prince St
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10 Wiget St

97 Myrtle St

29 Phillips St

52 Garden Street

51 Phillips

Essex Apartments, 81

105 Charles St

44 Joy St
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16 Commonwealth Avenue

Oak Terrace

Winter Street Apartments, 8
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 | $2,814 | $2,000 | $4,400 |
| Downtown Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,665 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,666 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,185 | $4,100 | $10,000+ |
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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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