Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (154 Rentals)

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property at 84 Chandler St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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84 Chandler St

BostonMA02116

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

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$2,100
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50 S Russell St

50 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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property at 80 Havre St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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80 Havre St

BostonMA02128
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80 Havre St, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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80 Havre St, Unit 2

80 Havre StBoston, MA 02128
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142 Bowdoin St
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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142 Bowdoin St

142 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02108
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17 Chestnut St, Unit 1
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
Studio Apartment Available Jul 31

17 Chestnut St, Unit 1

17 Chestnut StBoston, MA 02129
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18 Chestnut St, Unit 1
$2,250
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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
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property at 41 Revere St

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

41 Revere St

BostonMA02114
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70 Pinckney St
$2,295
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$2,295

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$2,295
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70 Pinckney St

70 Pinckney StBoston, MA 02114
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property at 34 Mt Vernon St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

34 Mt Vernon St

BostonMA02108

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33 Grove St, Unit 2
$2,300
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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
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41 Revere St, Unit 7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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41 Revere St, Unit 7

41 Revere StBoston, MA 02114
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property at 181 Salem St

$2,000 - $3,000

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

181 Salem St

BostonMA02113

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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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116 Marlborough St, Unit 7
$2,375
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$2,375

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$2,375
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116 Marlborough St, Unit 7

116 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02116
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Government Center, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Center, MA

As of July 16, 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 50 S Russell St Model at 50 S Russell St 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
80 Havre St, Unit 280 Havre St1BR,1BA$0.22
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
15 Sheafe St, Unit 215 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.23
116 Marlborough St, Unit 7116 Marlborough StStudio ,1BA$0.24
22 Sheafe St, Unit 222 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.24
22 Garden St, Unit 20-822 Garden St1BR,1BA$0.24
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Government Center, Boston, MA

Ranked #56

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Government Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Government Center is at 62 on the Park listed at $2,325.

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 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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