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5 N Margin St

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Financial District, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Financial District Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Financial District, MA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Financial District area is the $0.24 price per square foot 22 Sheafe St Model at 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Financial District 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 Financial District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Sheafe St, Unit 222 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.24
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
24 Garden St, Unit 724 Garden St1BR,1BA$0.24
15 Sheafe St, Unit 215 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.23
31 Anderson St, Unit 3-131 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.23
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 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
96 Cottage St, Unit #296 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Financial District, Boston, MA

Ranked #75

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Financial District, Boston, MA

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Getting Around the Financial District Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Financial District Apartments

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Financial District?

Cheap apartments in Financial District have an average cost of $178 which is $6,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Financial District.

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