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property at 37 Oak St

37 Oak St

BostonMA02111

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property at 86 Charles St

86 Charles St, Unit 2

86 Charles St
BostonMA02114
property at 57 West Cedar St

57 West Cedar St, Unit 2

57 West Cedar St
BostonMA02114
property at 10 Melrose St

10 Melrose St, Unit 3

10 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St, Unit #3

2 Melrose St
BostonMA02116

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property at 23 Temple St

23 Temple St, Unit 1

23 Temple St
BostonMA02114
property at 58 Anderson St

58 Anderson St, Unit 8

58 Anderson St
BostonMA02114
property at 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St, Unit 3

2 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St, Unit #3

2 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St, Unit 3

2 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
property at 97 Broadway

97 Broadway

BostonMA02116
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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Boston apartment is the 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Anderson St, Unit 143 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
40 Anderson St, Unit 540 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
23 Arlington St, Unit 323 Arlington StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Boston?

There are currently 1288 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $45,000. There are also 740 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Boston ranging from $925 to $55,000.

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 $925 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,446.

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 $2,850 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 $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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