Cheap Homes for Rent in Boston, MA from $740 (319 Rentals)

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property at 784 Broadway

$740 - $850

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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784 Broadway

EverettMA02149
property at 74 Sharon St

$835

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$835

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$835

1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 43 Park Vale Ave

$900

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$900

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$900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43 Park Vale Ave

BostonMA02134

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property at 37 Bradley St.

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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37 Bradley St.

SomervilleMA02145
property at 60 Undine Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135

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property at 123 Washington St

$1,030

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$1,030

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$1,030

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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123 Washington St

BostonMA02121
property at 7 Timon Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Timon Ave, Unit 3

7 Timon Ave
Chestnut HillMA02467

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property at 71 School St

$1,060

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$1,060

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$1,060

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 5

71 School St

BostonMA02119
property at 82 Warren Ave

$1,070

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$1,070

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$1,070

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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82 Warren Ave, Unit 1

82 Warren Ave
MaldenMA02148
property at 11 Linden St

$1,080

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$1,080

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$1,080

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Linden St

BostonMA02134
property at 1455 River St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1455 River St

BostonMA02136

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property at 21 Royall St

$1,100 - $3,150

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$1,100 - $3,150

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$1,100 - $3,150

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21 Royall St

MedfordMA02155
property at 6 Glenville Ave

$1,100 - $5,200

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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6 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 303 Tappan St

$1,100 - $5,600

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$1,100

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1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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303 Tappan St

BrooklineMA02445

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Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Boston, MA area range in price from $650 to $27,790 with an overall median price of $3,228. The three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Lowell at $1,835, Dogtown Common at $2,100, and Montello at $2,122. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Lowell$1,835$1,64531
Dogtown Common$2,100$1,5006
Montello$2,122$2,00011
Lower Belvidere$2,169$1,64560
Tower Hill$2,175$1,5006
Washington Street Shoe District$2,200$1,10096
Belvidere$2,200$1,8007
Centralville$2,201$72534
Bellingham Estates$2,230$1,10040
The Avenues$2,240$1,10064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston area is the $0.19 price per square foot 8 Sawyer Ter Model at 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Boston apartment is the 107 Gordon St Model at 107 Gordon St, Unit 12 starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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.
8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 18 Sawyer TerStudio ,1BA$0.19
107 Gordon St, Unit 12107 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
47 Alicia Rd, Unit 247 Alicia Rd1BR,1BA$0.14
141 Englewood, Unit 2141 EnglewoodStudio ,1BA$0.18
5 Walbridge St, Unit 25 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.11
505 Beacon St, Unit 13505 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
49 Alicia Rd, Unit 149 Alicia Rd1BR,1BA$0.11
89 Cedar St, Unit 389 Cedar St6BR,3BA$0.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in Boston?

There are currently 13469 Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $27,790. There are also 10030 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston ranging from $740 to $99,999.

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 $740 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,744.

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 $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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