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How much does it cost to rent a home in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Boston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,463 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,209 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,923 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,779 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,359 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,583 | $925 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston, MA
Pricing Updated: 01/25/2026Current apartment rentals in the Boston, MA area range in price from $375 to $25,795 with an overall median price of $6,069. The three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pawtuckettville at $650, The Acre at $650, and General Donovan at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boston Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Pawtuckettville | $2,600 | $650 | 21 |
| The Acre | $2,600 | $650 | 27 |
| General Donovan | $2,675 | $1,550 | 98 |
| Washington Street Shoe District | $2,695 | $1,200 | 164 |
| Quincy Point | $2,724 | $1,850 | 44 |
| Bradford | $2,747 | $1,200 | 202 |
| Bellingham Estates | $2,757 | $1,200 | 45 |
| North Attleborough Preserve | $2,776 | $1,395 | 36 |
| Minot | $2,790 | $2,500 | 2 |
| North Common | $2,790 | $1,550 | 62 |
Cheapest Available Boston Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston area is the $0.17 price per square foot 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Boston apartment is the 720 Bennington St Model at 720 Bennington St, Unit 207 starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Waterfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 720 Bennington St, Unit 207 | 720 Bennington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 34 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6 | 34 Brainerd Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 15 Higgins St, Unit A | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 38 Crescent Ave | 38 Crescent Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.09 |
| 15 Centervale Park, Unit #1 | 15 Centervale Park | 5BR,2BA | $0.13 |
| 7 Beals St, Unit B7 | 7 Beals St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 767 Broadway, Unit #4 | 767 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 663 Columbia Rd | 663 Columbia Rd | 4BR,3BA | $0.10 |
| 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 | 75 Pinkert St | 3BR,2BA | $0.09 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Boston?
There are currently 19124 Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $25,795. There are also 10612 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston ranging from $810 to $45,000.
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 $810 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,378.
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 $25,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 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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