Cheap Homes for Rent in Kenmore Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,900 (33 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Kenmore area of Boston.

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

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45 Bay State Rd

BostonMA02215
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

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property at 464 Commonwealth Ave

$2,200 - $3,600

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 511 Beacon St

$2,300 - $4,475

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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511 Beacon St

BostonMA02215
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 464 Commonwealth Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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464 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 38

464 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215

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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 511 Beacon St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

511 Beacon St, Unit 12

511 Beacon St
BostonMA02215

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Kenmore, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kenmore Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
499 Beacon StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,500
379 Comm. Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenmore, MA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenmore area is the $0.22 price per square foot 388 Commonwealth Ave Model at 388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Kenmore apartment is the 383 Commonwealth Ave Model at 383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 starting at $4,600 with a $3.83 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.
388 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9388 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
383 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3383 Commonwealth Ave3BR,1BA$3.83
416 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 319416 Commonwealth Avenue2BR,2BA$4.00
491 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 6491 Commonwealth Ave3BR,2BA$5.00
31 Bay State Rd31 Bay State Rd4BR,2.5BA$4.74
405 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2405 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$4.27
429 Marlborough St, Unit 1429 Marlborough St1BR,1BA$4.77
499 Beacon StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$5.00
385 Commonwealth Ave385 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$5.40
509 Beacon St509 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$5.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kenmore, Boston, MA

Ranked #32

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenmore

What type of rentals are currently available in Kenmore?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Kenmore, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $6,055. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kenmore ranging from $1,900 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kenmore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kenmore ranges from $1,900 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,243.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kenmore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kenmore range from $4,500 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $6,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,800.

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