Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (84 Rentals)

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property at 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St

BostonMA02116
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11 Anderson St, Unit 2##
$1,995
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$1,995

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11 Anderson St, Unit 2##

11 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2

117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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property at 9 Bowdoin St

9 Bowdoin St

BostonMA02114

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50 S Russell St, Unit 3
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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50 S Russell St, Unit 3

50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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property at 62 Phillips St

62 Phillips St

BostonMA02114
property at 49 Brimmer St

49 Brimmer St

BostonMA02108
property at 120 Charles St

120 Charles St

BostonMA02122
property at 107 Rutherford Ave

107 Rutherford Ave

BostonMA02129

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property at 75 Chandler St

75 Chandler St

BostonMA02116
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28 Mount Vernon St, Unit 102
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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28 Mount Vernon St, Unit 102

28 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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property at 14 Isabella St

14 Isabella St

BostonMA02116
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20 Mount Vernon St, Unit 601
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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20 Mount Vernon St, Unit 601

20 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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property at 39 Anderson St

39 Anderson St

BostonMA02114

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32 Anderson St, Unit 4
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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32 Anderson St, Unit 4

32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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20 Fayette St
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

20 Fayette St

20 Fayette StBoston, MA 02116
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The Eddy
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$2,308 - $4,117
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$2,308 - $4,117

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$2,308 - $4,117
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The Eddy

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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93 West Cedar St, Unit 94-2
$2,325
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$2,325

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$2,325
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93 West Cedar St, Unit 94-2

93 West Cedar StBoston, MA 02114
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15 Sheafe St, Unit 2
$2,340
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$2,340

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$2,340
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15 Sheafe St, Unit 2

15 Sheafe StBoston, MA 02113
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37 Anderson St, Unit 2
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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37 Anderson St, Unit 2

37 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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10 New St
$2,370
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$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,370
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10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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100 Charles St, Unit 8
$2,375
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$2,375

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$2,375
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100 Charles St, Unit 8

100 Charles StBoston, MA 02114
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17 Joy St, Unit 8##
$2,395
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$2,395

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$2,395
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17 Joy St, Unit 8##

17 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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Government Center, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Center, MA

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Government Center area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Government Center apartment is the 15 Sheafe St Model at 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 starting at $2,340 with a $0.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Parmenter St, Unit 118 Parmenter St1BR,1BA$0.20
15 Sheafe St, Unit 215 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.23
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
32 Anderson St, Unit A1132 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.23
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St, Unit 350 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
11 Anderson St, Unit 2##11 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
367 Western Ave, Unit 2B367 Western AveStudio ,1BA$0.21
17 Joy St, Unit 8##17 Joy St1BR,1BA$0.24
177 Beacon St, Unit 23177 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.20

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Government Center, Boston, MA

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

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