Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenmore Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,900 (51 Rentals)

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property at 45 Bay State Rd

45 Bay State Rd, Unit BR

45 Bay State Rd
BostonMA02215
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509 Beacon St
$2,200
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509 Beacon St

509 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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property at 476 Commonwealth Ave

476 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

476 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 466 Commonwealth Ave

466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 207

466 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 484 Commonwealth Ave

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property at 507 Beacon St

507 Beacon St, Unit 54

507 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 511 Beacon St

511 Beacon St, Unit 12

511 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 480 Commonwealth Ave

480 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 5

480 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 386 Commonwealth Ave

386 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 62

386 Commonwealth Ave
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property at 531 Beacon St

531 Beacon St, Unit 6

531 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 35 Bay State Rd

35 Bay State Rd, Unit 1F

35 Bay State Rd
BostonMA02215
property at 37 Bay State Rd

37 Bay State Rd

BostonMA02215

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property at 469 Commonwealth Ave

469 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 7

469 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 480 Commonwealth Ave

480 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 476-2

480 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 512 Commonwealth Ave

512 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

512 Commonwealth Ave
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property at 482 Commonwealth Ave

482 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

482 Commonwealth Ave
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property at 529 Beacon St

529 Beacon St, Unit 15

529 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 503 Beacon St

503 Beacon St, Unit 7

503 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 531 Beacon St

531 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
property at 591 Beacon St

591 Beacon St, Unit 02

591 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 520 Beacon St

520 Beacon St, Unit 15

520 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 482 Commonwealth Ave

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property at 466 Commonwealth Ave
property at 466 Commonwealth Ave

466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit MR-5

466 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 513 Beacon St

513 Beacon St, Unit 2

513 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 511 Beacon St

511 Beacon St, Unit 9

511 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 465 Commonwealth Ave

465 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #4

465 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 465 Commonwealth Ave

465 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

465 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215

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property at 27 1/2 Massachusetts Ave

27 1/2 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

27 1/2 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 45 Bay State Rd

45 Bay State Rd, Unit BR

45 Bay State Rd
BostonMA02215
property at 520 Commonwealth Ave

520 Commonwealth Ave, Unit G3

520 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
property at 393 Commonwealth Ave

393 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

393 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115
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39 Bay State Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39 Bay State Rd

39 Bay State RdBoston, MA 02215
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property at 439 Marlborough St

439 Marlborough St

BostonMA02115
property at 31 Park Dr

31 Park Dr

BostonMA02215
property at 591 Beacon St

591 Beacon St

BostonMA02215

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Kenmore, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenmore, MA

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenmore area is the $0.30 price per square foot 383 Commonwealth Ave Model at 383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Kenmore apartment is the 383 Commonwealth Ave Model at 383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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.
383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2383 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.30
383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2383 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.30
383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A2383 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.30
387 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3387 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.30
379 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 5A379 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.28
35 Bay State Rd, Unit 1R35 Bay State Rd2BR,1BA$0.31
53 Bay State Rd, Unit 1R53 Bay State Rd2BR,1BA$0.30
531 Beacon St, Unit 12531 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.26
17 Bay State Rd, Unit 11D17 Bay State RdStudio ,1BA$0.24
29 Bay State Rd, Unit B329 Bay State Rd1BR,1BA$0.26

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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kenmore, Boston, MA

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kenmore Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

85 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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