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property at 43 Paulina St

43 Paulina St, Unit 1

43 Paulina St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 48 Allston St

48 Allston St, Unit 2

48 Allston St
BostonMA02134

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property at 14 Bennett Pl

14 Bennett Pl

MedfordMA02155
property at 67 Gore St

67 Gore St, Unit 1F

67 Gore St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 28 Hale St

28 Hale St, Unit 2

28 Hale St
NewtonMA02464

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Explore Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Boston

Explore Boston like a local with our guide to neighborhoods, history, and hidden gems. Discover the city's best apartments, from historic brownstones to modern high-rises, and find your perfect Boston home.

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Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boston, MA area range in price from $375 to $45,000 with an overall median price of $5,596. The three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pawtuckettville at $900, The Acre at $900, and Quincy Point at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pawtuckettville$2,450$90021
The Acre$2,739$90015
Quincy Point$2,747$1,55033
Montello$2,800$1,5235
Hilldale$2,825$1,20055
Dogtown Common$2,850$2,0001
North Broadway$2,900$1,200160
The Avenues$2,900$1,20068
Washington Street Shoe District$2,900$1,200152
Centralville$2,900$85044

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boston area is the $0.09 price per square foot 38 Crescent Ave Model at 38 Crescent Ave in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Boston apartment is the 9 Anson St Model at 9 Anson St, Unit 2a starting at $1,050 with a $0.11 price per square foot in the Jamaica Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
38 Crescent Ave38 Crescent Ave4BR,1BA$0.09
9 Anson St, Unit 2a9 Anson St4BR,1BA$0.11
15 Centervale Park, Unit #115 Centervale Park5BR,2BA$0.13
32 Highgate St32 Highgate St1BR,1BA$0.15
7 Sewall St7 Sewall St5BR,2BA$0.15
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
38 Linden St38 Linden StStudio ,1BA$0.17
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
23 Endicott Ave23 Endicott Ave1BR,1BA$0.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in Boston?

There are currently 23057 Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $45,000. There are also 13264 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston ranging from $880 to $55,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boston ranges from $880 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,461.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boston range from $900 to $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.