Cheap Homes for Rent in McIntire Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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property at 15 Lynde St

$2,100 - $2,200

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2 Bedroom Rentals

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970

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property at 123 Highland Ave

$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

123 Highland Ave, Unit 3

123 Highland Ave
SalemMA01970

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 $2,464. 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 Chestnut1BR,1BA$2,464
Halstead Salem StationA11BR,1BA$2,660
University Square South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,675
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McIntire, MA

As of June 05, 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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Mcintire, Boston, MA

Ranked #19

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about McIntire

What type of rentals are currently available in McIntire?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in McIntire, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $13,746. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McIntire ranging from $1,250 to $4,750.

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 $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,953.

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 $2,600 to $5,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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