Cheap Homes for Rent in McIntire Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 15 Lynde St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970
property at 23 Park St

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Park St

SalemMA01970

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property at 7 Champlain Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Champlain Rd

SalemMA01970
property at 8 Williams St

$2,500

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$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Williams 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 The Residences at St. James priced from $1,610. 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable McIntire apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at St. JamesStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,610
260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McIntire, MA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the McIntire area is the $1.83 price per square foot 8 Randall St Model at 8 Randall St, Unit 2 in the in the North Salem neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value McIntire apartment is the 127 Canal St Model at 127 Canal St, Unit 3 starting at $3,700 with a $2.18 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.
8 Randall St, Unit 28 Randall St4BR,1.5BA$1.83
127 Canal St, Unit 3127 Canal St4BR,2BA$2.18
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
37 Endicott St, Unit 337 Endicott St2BR,1BA$1.67
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.76
Olde Salem Jail2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.79
9 Proctor St, Unit 29 Proctor St3BR,1BA$2.70
University Square North2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.73
Sofi At Salem StationMcIntire1BR,1BA$2.76
Park Towers1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcintire, Boston, MA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about McIntire

What type of rentals are currently available in McIntire?

There are currently 245 Apartments for Rent in McIntire, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $4,000. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McIntire ranging from $1,250 to $3,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in McIntire ranges from $1,250 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,560.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in McIntire range from $2,400 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,350.

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