Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenmore Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,800 (80 Rentals)

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507 Beacon St
$1,845 - $2,095
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$1,845 - $2,095

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$1,845 - $2,095
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507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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property at 511 Beacon St

$2,100 - $2,900

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$2,100 - $2,900

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$2,100 - $2,900

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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511 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 37 Bay State Rd

$2,100 - $4,500

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$2,100 - $4,500

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$2,100 - $4,500

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37 Bay State Rd

BostonMA02215
property at 45 Bay State Rd

$2,100 - $4,500

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$2,100 - $4,500

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$2,100 - $4,500

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45 Bay State Rd

BostonMA02215
property at 507 Beacon St

$2,200 - $2,950

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$2,200 - $2,950

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$2,200 - $2,950

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507 Beacon St

BostonMA02215

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property at 504 Beacon St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

504 Beacon St, Unit 34, Unit 34

504 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 31 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

31 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

31 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02115
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531 Beacon St
$2,200 - $2,600
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$2,200 - $2,600

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$2,200 - $2,600
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

531 Beacon St

531 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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509 Beacon St
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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509 Beacon St

509 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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property at 27 1/2 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

27 1/2 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

27 1/2 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02115
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35 Bay State Rd
$2,350 - $3,450
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$2,350 - $3,450

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$2,350 - $3,450
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

35 Bay State Rd

35 Bay State RdBoston, MA 02215
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property at 463 Commonwealth Ave

$2,375 - $2,495

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$2,375 - $2,495

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$2,375 - $2,495

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property at 507 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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507 Beacon St, Unit 54, Unit 54

507 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 515 Beacon St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

515 Beacon St, Unit 505, Unit 505

515 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 35 Bay State Rd

$2,450 - $3,800

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$2,450 - $3,800

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$2,450 - $3,800

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35 Bay State Rd

BostonMA02215

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property at 37 Bay State Rd

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

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37 Bay State Rd

BostonMA02215
property at 480 Commonwealth Ave

$2,500 - $3,700

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$2,500 - $3,700

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$2,500 - $3,700

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480 Commonwealth Ave
$2,500 - $3,200
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$2,500 - $3,200

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$2,500 - $3,200
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

480 Commonwealth Ave

480 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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property at 531 Beacon St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

531 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 31 Park Dr

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

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31 Park Dr

BostonMA02215
property at 373 Commonwealth Ave

$2,600 - $2,850

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$2,600 - $2,850

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$2,600 - $2,850

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property at 585 Beacon St

$2,600 - $4,400

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$2,600 - $4,400

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$2,600 - $4,400

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

585 Beacon St

BostonMA02215

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Kenmore, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenmore, MA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenmore area is the $0.28 price per square foot 379 Commonwealth Ave Model at 379 Commonwealth Ave in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Kenmore apartment is the 529 Beacon St Model at 529 Beacon St starting at $3,550 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenmore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
379 Commonwealth Ave379 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.28
529 Beacon St529 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.36
500 Beacon St500 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.36
511 Beacon St, Unit 9511 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.27
383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3383 Commonwealth Ave3BR,1BA$3.83
43 Bay State Rd, Unit 2R43 Bay State Rd2BR,1BA$3.50
423 Marlborough St, Unit 1423 Marlborough St2BR,1BA$3.40
480 Commonwealth Ave480 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$3.20
47 Bay State Rd47 Bay State Rd1BR,1BA$3.75
529 Beacon St529 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$3.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kenmore, Boston, MA

Ranked #47

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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