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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Boston Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA

As of July 30, 2025 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 24 Garden St Model at 24 Garden St, Unit 7 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
24 Garden St, Unit 724 Garden St1BR,1BA$0.24
43 Anderson St, Unit #41-3243 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.24
15 Sheafe St, Unit 215 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.23
43 Anderson St, Unit 843 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
232 Cambridge St, Unit 9232 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.25
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
10 Garden Ct, Unit 4-5C10 Garden Ct1BR,1BA$0.25
10 Garden Ct, Unit 4-5C10 Garden Ct1BR,1BA$0.25
11 Myrtle St, Unit B11 Myrtle StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Boston?

There are currently 1535 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $45,000. There are also 990 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Boston ranging from $1,050 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Boston ranges from $1,050 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,614.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Boston range from $3,175 to $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,450.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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