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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (111 Rentals)
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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$1,650
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45 Gardena St, Unit 3
45 Gardena StBoston, MA 02135
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,900
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78 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1
78 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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30 Decatur St
30 Decatur StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,950
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62 Anderson St, Unit 58 anderson street
62 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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65 Anderson St
65 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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72 Revere St
72 Revere 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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115 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2
115 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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$2,050
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$2,050
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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,095
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$2,095
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54 S Russell St
54 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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54 S Russell St, Unit 6
54 S Russell 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 - $2,900
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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50 S Russell St
50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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61 Phillips St, Unit A
61 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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47 Joy St
47 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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367 Western Ave, Unit 2B
367 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,125
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56 S Russell St, Unit 2
56 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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435 Hanover St
435 Hanover StBoston, MA 02109
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$2,150 - $3,000
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32 Anderson St
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,150Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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42 Anderson St, Unit 3
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,175 - $4,845
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437 Hanover St
437 Hanover StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,199
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51 Anderson St, Unit 3
51 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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52 S Russell St, Unit 2
52 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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46 Joy St
46 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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74 Revere St
74 Revere StBoston, MA 02114
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41 Anderson St
41 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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42 Anderson St
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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11 Bartlett Pl
11 Bartlett PlBoston, MA 02113
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$2,200Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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20 Mount Vernon St
20 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,200 - $2,725
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21 Mount Vernon Sq
21 Mount Vernon SqBoston, MA 02108
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43 Anderson St, Unit 13
43 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,200 - $2,300
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28 Mount Vernon St
28 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,225Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,250 - $3,400
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92 Endicott St
92 Endicott StBoston, MA 02113
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17 Chestnut St, Unit 1
17 Chestnut StBoston, MA 02129
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42 Anderson St
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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41 Anderson St
41 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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40 Anderson StBoston, 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 | $2,817 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,653 | $1,525 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,559 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,266 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,847 | $4,900 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 111 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Government Center Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Center, MA
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government Center area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Government Center apartment is the 117 Beacon St Model at 117 Beacon St starting at $2,095 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 117 Beacon St | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 54 S Russell St | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 367 Western Ave, Unit 2B | 367 Western Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 46 Joy St | 46 Joy St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 20 Fayette St | 20 Fayette St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government Center Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government Center?
The cheapest apartment in Government Center is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Government Center costs $6,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Government Center?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Government Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Government Center?
Cheap apartments in Government Center have an average cost of $227 which is $6,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government Center.
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