
Homes for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,500 (428 Rentals)


9 Sewall St

292 D St, Unit 2

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 2 bed/1.5 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 2 bed/1.5 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home
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Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home

16 Highgate St, Unit 1

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home

7 Wadsworth St

86 Linden St
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Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home

823 Dorchester Ave

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 5 bed/3 bath home

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

57 Grampian Way

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

53 Hopedale St

923 Beacon St
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7 Iroquois St

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home

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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom in Jamaica Plain

86 Linden St

86 Linden St
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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 | $3,498 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,241 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,807 | $810 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,749 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,197 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,106 | $925 | $10,000+ |
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
What type of rentals are currently available in Boston?
There are currently 17278 Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $20,649. There are also 10861 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 $7,210.
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 $1,000 to $20,649, 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 $810 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.
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.

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.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.