Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenmore Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,800 (67 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
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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507 Beacon St
$1,895 - $2,145
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$1,895 - $2,145

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$1,895 - $2,145
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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505 Beacon St
$1,995 - $2,395
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$1,995 - $2,395

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$1,995 - $2,395
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

505 Beacon St

505 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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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

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

45 Bay State Rd

BostonMA02215
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506 Beacon St
$2,195 - $2,445
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$2,195 - $2,445

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$2,195 - $2,445
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

506 Beacon St

506 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 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

31 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 31 Park Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

31 Park Dr

BostonMA02215
property at 504 Beacon St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

504 Beacon St

BostonMA02115
property at 511 Beacon St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

511 Beacon St, Unit 5

511 Beacon St
BostonMA02215

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35 Bay State Rd
$2,350 - $3,390
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$2,350 - $3,390

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$2,350 - $3,390
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

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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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

515 Beacon St
BostonMA02215

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property at 53 Bay State Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

53 Bay State Rd, Unit 3

53 Bay State Rd
BostonMA02215
property at 501 Beacon St

$2,500 - $2,600

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$2,500 - $2,600

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$2,500 - $2,600

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501 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
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 512 Commonwealth Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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512 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

512 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 511 Beacon St

$2,500 - $4,850

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$2,500 - $4,850

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$2,500 - $4,850

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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511 Beacon St

BostonMA02215

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property at 47 Massachusetts Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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531 Beacon St
$2,600 - $2,800
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$2,600 - $2,800

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$2,600 - $2,800
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

531 Beacon St

531 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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Kenmore, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenmore, MA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenmore area is the $0.29 price per square foot 29 Bay State Rd Model at 29 Bay State Rd, Unit B3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Kenmore apartment is the 531 Beacon St Model at 531 Beacon St starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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.
29 Bay State Rd, Unit B329 Bay State Rd1BR,1BA$0.29
531 Beacon St531 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.28
416 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 319416 Commonwealth Avenue2BR,2BA$4.00
383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3383 Commonwealth Ave3BR,1BA$3.83
491 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 6491 Commonwealth Ave3BR,2BA$5.00
31 Bay State Rd31 Bay State Rd4BR,2.5BA$4.74
383 Commonwealth Ave383 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$2.99
383 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 2383 Commonwealth Avenue1BR,1BA$4.00
429 Marlborough St, Unit 1429 Marlborough St1BR,1BA$4.77
383 Commonwealth Ave383 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$5.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kenmore, Boston, MA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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