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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (95 Rentals)
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBoylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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58 Anderson St, Unit 7
58 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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58 Anderson St, Unit 8
58 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000
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$2,000
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
56 S Russell St, Unit 4
56 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,050
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$2,050
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$2,050
3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,075Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
41 Anderson St, Unit 4-2
41 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,075Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit 3
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St, Unit 7
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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66 Phillips St, Unit A
66 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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45 Anderson St, Unit Anderson street
45 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
56 Prince St, Unit 9
56 Prince StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
54 S Russell St, Unit 6
54 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100 - $3,150
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$2,100 - $3,150
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20 Hanover Ave
20 Hanover AveBoston, MA 02109
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$2,100
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50 S Russell St
50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,125Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit 17
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,125Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit 15
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,125Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit 8
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150 - $2,200
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$2,150 - $2,200
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47 Joy St
47 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150
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$2,150
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42 Anderson St, Unit 3
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150 - $3,000
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32 Anderson St
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,175Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
41 Anderson St, Unit 2-2
41 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,199
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$2,199
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51 Anderson St, Unit 3
51 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,2001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
42 Lomasney Wy, Unit 1
42 Lomasney WyBoston, MA 02114
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$2,200
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$2,200
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42 Lomasney Way, Unit 1
42 Lomasney WayBoston, MA 02114
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$2,250
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$2,250
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30 Irving St, Unit B
30 Irving StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,250
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17 Chestnut St, Unit 1
17 Chestnut StBoston, MA 02129
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$2,250
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$2,250
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18 Chestnut St, Unit 1
18 Chestnut StBoston, MA 02129
41 Revere St
BostonMA02114
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$2,295
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42 S Russell St, Unit 3
42 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,295
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36 S Russell St, Unit 3
36 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300 - $3,200
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19 Grove St
9 Grove StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300 - $3,350
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now62 on the Park
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,300
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$2,300
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20 Fayette St
20 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,300
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$2,300
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33 Grove St, Unit 2
33 Grove StBoston, MA 02114
97 Hudson St
BostonMA02111
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109 Dartmouth St
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83 W Cedar St
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11 Grove St
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$2,300
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79 Hudson St
79 Hudson StBoston, MA 02111
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6 Champney Pl, Unit 2
6 Champney PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300
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56 Joy St, Unit 9
56 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300 - $3,150
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$2,300 - $3,150
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$2,300 - $3,150
26 Fayette St
26 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,300Studio Apartments Available Now
62 Boylston St, Unit L15
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
34 Mt Vernon St
BostonMA02108
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42 Lomasney Way, Unit 1
42 Lomasney WayBoston, MA 02114
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Government Center, Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Government Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Government Center Studio Apartments | $2,907 | $1,500 | $9,649 |
| Government Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,732 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,589 | $2,550 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,729 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,309 | $5,195 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Center, MA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government Center 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 Government Center 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 Government Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 43 Anderson St, Unit #41-32 | 43 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 28 Anderson St, Unit 1 | 28 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 13 Cooper St, Unit 4G | 13 Cooper St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government Center Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Government Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Government Center Apartment is $2,400 at Essex Apartments, 81.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Government Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Government Center is starting from $2,550 at Boylston St, 40.
What is the most affordable Government Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Government Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 15 Bartlett Pl and starts from $4,200.
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