
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Crossing Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (167 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston.


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56 Prince St, Unit 1

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333 Washington St, Unit 1

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80 West Cedar St

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30 Anderson St

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38 Anderson St

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20 Cooper St

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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56 S Russell St, Unit 4

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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B
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54 S Russell St, Unit 6

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50 S Russell St

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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78 S Huntington Ave

19 Clark St

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40 Anderson St

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146 Marlborough St, Unit 6

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70 Pinckney St

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41 Revere St, Unit 7

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142 Bowdoin St
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181 Salem St, Unit 9

189 Washington St, Unit 6

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160 E Berkeley St

144 Bowdoin St, Unit 21

19 S Russell St

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170 Beacon St, Unit B2

144 Bowdoin St, Unit 51

41 Revere St

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42 S Russell St, Unit 3

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36 S Russell St, Unit 3
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51 Anderson St, Unit 3

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4 Milford St

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6 Champney Pl, Unit 2

34 Mt Vernon St

144 Bowdoin St, Unit 31

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25 Fayette St, Unit 1

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20 Fayette St

288 Hanover St

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33 Grove St, Unit 2

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160 E Berkeley St
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26 Fayette St

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167 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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151 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 706

181 Salem St

62 Boylston St, Unit M03

62 on the Park

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15 Sheafe St, Unit 2

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28 Myrtle St, Unit 3

62 Boylston St, Unit 823

62 Boylston St, Unit M17
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Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Crossing?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Crossing Studio Apartments | $3,010 | $2,000 | $6,527 |
| Downtown Crossing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,939 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Crossing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,968 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Crossing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,758 | $1,857 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Crossing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,148 | $1,994 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 167 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Crossing Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Crossing Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,857 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Crossing, MA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Crossing area is the $0.03 price per square foot 80 Phillips Model at 80 Phillips, Unit 5 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Downtown Crossing apartment is the 64 Prince St Model at 64 Prince St, Unit 2 starting at $3,450 with a $0.03 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Crossing apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 80 Phillips, Unit 5 | 80 Phillips | 2BR,1BA | $0.03 |
| 64 Prince St, Unit 2 | 64 Prince St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.03 |
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 116 Marlborough St, Unit 7 | 116 Marlborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Crossing, Boston, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Crossing Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Crossing Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Crossing Apartment is $2,400 at Essex Apartments, 81.
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