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Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boston, MA area range in price from $720 to $50,000 with an overall median price of $6,001. The three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Common at $1,550, Tower Hill at $1,600, and North Attleborough Preserve at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Common$2,580$1,55020
Tower Hill$2,600$1,60016
North Attleborough Preserve$2,600$1,35025
South Common$2,650$1,55050
South Lawrence$2,650$1,55050
Highlands$2,700$2,09911
Highlands Lowell$2,700$1,52528
Pawtuckettville$2,725$72022
The Acre$2,725$72020
Centralville$2,750$72038

Cheapest Available Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term in the Nonantum neighborhood priced from $1,150. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,454. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,454
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boston area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Boston apartment is the 126 Warren St Model at 126 Warren St, Unit 8 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Roxbury 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.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
126 Warren St, Unit 8126 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.18
61 S Huntington Ave, Unit 361 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.16
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in Boston?

There are currently 30640 Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $50,000. There are also 18580 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston ranging from $800 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 $800 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,639.

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 $975 to $28,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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