
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (137 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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62 Boylston St, Unit 806

62 Boylston St, Unit 902

392 Commercial St

81 Essex St, Unit 36

Teatro on Parmenter

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82 Charles St

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96 Endicott St, Unit 1R

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83 Essex St, Unit 75
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44 Joy St, Unit 2

44A Joy St, Unit 4

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98 Myrtle St, Unit B

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60 Anderson St, Unit A

81 Essex St, Unit 47

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19 Winter St

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105 Beacon St

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78 Essex St
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Flats on Broad

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85 Charles St, Unit 12A

62 Boylston St, Unit 217

17 Fleet St

62 Boylston St, Unit 716

24 Mount Vernon St

Essex Apartments, 81

130 Bowdoin St (BostonView Apartments)

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224-238 Cambridge St

9 Marlborough St

11 Marlborough St

91 Prince St

10 Wiget St

97 Myrtle St

29 Phillips St

51 Phillips

105 Charles St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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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