Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McIntire Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (36 Rentals)

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property at 40R Highland Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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40R Highland Ave

SalemMA01970

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property at 8 Hersey St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Hersey St

SalemMA01970

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84 Hathorne St, Unit 1 rear
$2,200
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$2,200

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

84 Hathorne St, Unit 1 rear

84 Hathorne StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 233 Lafayette St

$2,000 - $2,650

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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233 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 5 Pearl St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Pearl St

SalemMA01970
property at 123 Highland Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

123 Highland Ave, Unit 3

123 Highland Ave
SalemMA01970
property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Fairfax
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax

176 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
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122 Boston
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122 Boston

122 Boston StSalem, MA 01970
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Park Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towers

100 Washington StSalem, MA 01970
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278 Lafayette St
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Lafayette St

278 Lafayette StSalem, MA 01970
property at 15 Lynde St

$2,100 - $2,200

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$2,100

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970

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McIntire, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available McIntire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McIntire area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Salem Highlands priced from $1,700. Hawthorne Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,449. Here are the most affordable McIntire apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Hawthorne CommonsThe Dickens1BR,1BA$2,449
Halstead Salem StationA11BR,1BA$2,660
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,675
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,800
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C12BR,2BA$2,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McIntire, MA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the McIntire area is the $2.40 price per square foot 6 March St Model at 6 March St, Unit 6 March St in the in the Centerville neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value McIntire apartment is the 23 Gardner St Model at 23 Gardner St starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McIntire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 March St, Unit 6 March St6 March St4BR,1BA$2.40
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
14 Glover St, Unit 214 Glover St2BR,1BA$2.08
231 Washington Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bath - C12BR,2BA$2.83
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.69
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68
23 Herbert St, Unit 223 Herbert St1BR,1BA$2.78
14 Porter St, Unit 1F14 Porter St3BR,1BA$3.33
Hawthorne CommonsThe Hamilton1BR,1BA$3.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcintire, Boston, MA

Ranked #18

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McIntire Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McIntire?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McIntire is at Salem Highlands listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McIntire Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McIntire Apartment is $1,975 at Salem Highlands.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McIntire is starting from $2,400 at Salem Highlands.

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