Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (46 Rentals)

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259 North St, Unit 2
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
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259 North St, Unit 2

259 North StBoston, MA 02113
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259 North St
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

259 North St

259 North StBoston, MA 02113
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property at 228 Sumner St

228 Sumner St

BostonMA02128
property at 167 Beacon St

167 Beacon St

BostonMA02116

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40 Anderson St, Unit 5
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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40 Anderson St, Unit 5

40 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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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 17 Sheafe St

17 Sheafe St

BostonMA02113
property at 20 Bartlett Pl

20 Bartlett Pl

BostonMA02113
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44 Anderson St, Unit 40-2
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
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44 Anderson St, Unit 40-2

44 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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property at 120 Charles St

120 Charles St

BostonMA02122
property at 107 Rutherford Ave

107 Rutherford Ave

BostonMA02129

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11 Anderson St, Unit 2
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
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11 Anderson St, Unit 2

11 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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115 Marlborough St, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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115 Marlborough St, Unit 1

115 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1

171 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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24 Mount Vernon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Mount Vernon St

24 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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215 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Beacon St

215 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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224-238 Cambridge St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

224-238 Cambridge St

224-226 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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9 Marlborough St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Marlborough St

9 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Marlborough St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Marlborough St

11 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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The Beverly
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Beverly

101 Beverly StBoston, MA 02114
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91 Prince St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

91 Prince St

91 Prince StBoston, MA 02113
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Coppersmith Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coppersmith Village

99 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Government Center, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Center, MA

As of October 08, 2025 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 43 Anderson St Model at 43 Anderson St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Anderson St, Unit 143 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
40 Anderson St, Unit 540 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St, Unit 350 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
23 Arlington St, Unit 323 Arlington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
367 Western Ave, Unit 2B367 Western AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
68 Pinckney St, Unit #268 Pinckney StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Government Center, Boston, MA

Ranked #65

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government Center Apartments

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 $2,850 at 108-110 Meridian Street.

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