Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenmore Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (52 Rentals)

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

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Base Rent$1,845 - $2,095

Total Monthly Price$1,845 - $2,095
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

507 Beacon St

507 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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497 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

497 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

497 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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property at 45 Bay State Rd
$2,100 - $4,500

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Base Rent$2,100 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $4,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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45 Bay State Rd

BostonMA02215
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509 Beacon St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

509 Beacon St

509 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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529 Beacon Street
$2,300 - $2,500

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Base Rent$2,300 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $2,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

529 Beacon Street

527-529 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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35 Bay State Rd
$2,350 - $3,200

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Base Rent$2,350 - $3,200

Total Monthly Price$2,350 - $3,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

35 Bay State Rd

35 Bay State RdBoston, MA 02215
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property at 47 Massachusetts Ave
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
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379 Comm. Ave.
$2,475 - $2,700

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Base Rent$2,475 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,475 - $2,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

379 Comm. Ave.

379 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02115
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property at 373 Commonwealth Ave
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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373 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 10

373 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 53 Bay State Rd
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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53 Bay State Rd, Unit 3

53 Bay State Rd
BostonMA02215
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property at 511 Beacon St
$2,500 - $4,850

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Base Rent$2,500 - $4,850

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $4,850
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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511 Beacon St

BostonMA02215

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property at 513 Beacon St
$2,585 - $3,150

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Base Rent$2,585

Total Monthly Price$2,585
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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513 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
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511 Beacon St, Unit 9
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

511 Beacon St, Unit 9

511 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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property at 466 Commonwealth Ave
$2,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 807

466 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
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NABC - A17
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NABC - A17

492 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
property at 13 Bay State Rd
$2,400 - $6,800

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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13 Bay State Rd

BostonMA02215
property at 475 Commonwealth Ave
$2,600 - $3,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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The Torrington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Torrington

384 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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property at 466 Commonwealth Ave
$2,650

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Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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property at 391 Commonwealth Ave
$2,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Kenmore, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kenmore Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
529 Beacon StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenmore, MA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenmore area is the $0.20 price per square foot 507 Beacon St Model at 507 Beacon St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Kenmore apartment is the 507 Beacon St Model at 507 Beacon St starting at $2,095 with a $0.21 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.
507 Beacon St, Unit 8507 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
507 Beacon St507 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9388 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
506 Beacon St, Unit 4506 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
29 Bay State Rd, Unit B329 Bay State Rd1BR,1BA$0.29
43 Bay State Rd, Unit 3F43 Bay State Rd1BR,1BA$0.29
35 Bay State Rd, Unit 1R35 Bay State Rd2BR,1BA$0.31
53 Bay State Rd, Unit 1R53 Bay State Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
383 Commonwealth Ave383 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.33
501 Beacon St, Unit 7501 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.35

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Kenmore, Boston, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenmore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kenmore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kenmore is at 529 Beacon Street listed at $2,300.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kenmore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kenmore is starting from $3,450 at 39 Bay State Rd.

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