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40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (187 Rentals)
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15 Snow Hill St
15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
93 Beacon St
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15 Snow Hill StBoston, MA 02113
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$1,695
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$1,695
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58 S Russell St, Unit 5, Unit 5
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
27 Temple St, Unit 1, Unit 1
27 Temple StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
8 Louisburg Sq, Unit BF, Unit BF
8 Louisburg SqBoston, MA 02108
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$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
14 Unity St, Unit 3-R, Unit 3-R
14 Unity StBoston, MA 02113
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$1,875
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$1,875
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$1,875
28 Decatur St
28 Decatur StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,875Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit B
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,900 - $2,400
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$1,900 - $2,400
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78 S Huntington Ave
78 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$1,900
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$1,900
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30 Anderson St, Unit 22, Unit 22
30 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,900 - $2,900
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$1,900 - $2,900
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34 Anderson St
34 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,900 - $4,400
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$1,900 - $4,400
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15 Anderson St
15 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,950 - $1,975
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$1,950 - $1,975
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43 Irving St
43 Irving StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,950
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62 Anderson St, Unit 58 anderson street, Unit 58 anderson street
62 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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134 Chestnut St, Unit 6, Unit 6
134 Chestnut StBoston, MA 02108
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$1,950 - $2,000
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65 Anderson St
65 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now9 Grove St
9 Grove 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, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000 - $2,250
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$2,000 - $2,250
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46 Revere St
46 Revere StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,000
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$2,000
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27 Temple Pl, Unit 501, Unit 501
27 Temple PlBoston, MA 02111
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$2,050
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$2,050
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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B, Unit B
3 Goodwin PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,050Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit 2
40 Anderson 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, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
50 S Russell St
50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
367 Western Ave, Unit 2B, Unit 2B
367 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,100
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$2,100
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66 Phillips St, Unit A, Unit A
66 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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54 S Russell St, Unit 6, Unit 6
54 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100 - $2,900
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$2,100 - $2,900
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$2,100 - $2,900
40 Anderson St
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
77 Joy St
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43 Charles St, Unit 2, Unit 2
43 Charles StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,100
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47 Irving St, Unit B, Unit B
47 Irving StBoston, MA 02114
49 Brimmer St
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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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30 Anderson St, Unit 40 anderson street, Unit 40 anderson street
30 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
83 Charles St
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12 Foster St
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10 Otis Pl
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$2,150
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56 Prince St, Unit 9, Unit 9
56 Prince StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,150 - $3,000
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$2,150 - $3,000
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32 Anderson St
32 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150
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56 Prince St, Unit 2, Unit 2
56 Prince StBoston, MA 02113
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$2,150Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit 14
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
40 Anderson St, Unit 9
40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,150
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$2,150
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6 Foster St, Unit 2, Unit 2
6 Foster StBoston, MA 02109
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$2,150
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42 Anderson St, Unit 3, Unit 3
42 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,195
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$2,195
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$2,195
69 Chestnut St, Unit 12, Unit 12
69 Chestnut StBoston, MA 02108
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$2,199
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$2,199
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51 Anderson St, Unit 3, Unit 3
51 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,200
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166 Beacon St, Unit 176 North Beacon St., #1A, Unit 176 North Beacon St., #1A
166 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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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 | $2,834 | $1,600 | $7,876 |
| Government Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,568 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,351 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Government Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,733 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Government Center Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 9 Grove St | 41 Irving St. Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Center, MA
As of April 16, 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 21 Mount Vernon Sq Model at 21 Mount Vernon Sq starting at $2,250 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 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 |
| 21 Mount Vernon Sq | 21 Mount Vernon Sq | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 43 Anderson St, Unit #41-32 | 43 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 22 Garden St, Unit 20-8 | 22 Garden St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 142 Bowdoin St | 142 Bowdoin St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 28 Decatur St | 28 Decatur St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Government Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Government Center is under $1,950.
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 18 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 $370 which is $19,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government Center.
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