Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Crossing Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (34 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston.

property at 121 Marlborough St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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121 Marlborough St, Unit 2

121 Marlborough St
BostonMA02116

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property at 86 Charles St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

86 Charles St, Unit 2

86 Charles St
BostonMA02114
property at 386 Commercial St

$1,900 - $3,950

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

386 Commercial St

BostonMA02109
property at 91 Bolton St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

91 Bolton St, Unit 1

91 Bolton St
BostonMA02127
property at 7 Grove St

$2,050

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$2,050

Total Monthly Price
$2,050

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

7 Grove St, Unit 2

7 Grove St
BostonMA02114

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property at 43 Anderson St

$2,100

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$2,100

Total Monthly Price
$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

43 Anderson St, Unit 3

43 Anderson St
BostonMA02114
property at 145 Charles St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

145 Charles St, Unit 1

145 Charles St
BostonMA02114

Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Crossing Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKImpact4BR,2BA$1,531

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Crossing, MA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Crossing area is the $0.20 price per square foot 117 Beacon St Model at 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Crossing apartment is the 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
367 Western Ave, Unit 2B367 Western AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
32 Anderson St, Unit A1132 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.23
73 Hudson St, Unit 373 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.23
22 Sheafe St, Unit 222 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.24
24 Garden St, Unit 724 Garden St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Ranked #67

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Crossing

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Crossing?

There are currently 1561 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Crossing, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $20,000. There are also 859 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Crossing ranging from $1,000 to $45,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Crossing ranges from $1,000 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,405.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Crossing range from $1,100 to $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,531.

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