
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Medical Center Area Boston, MA from $1,200 (160 Rentals)
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33 Thornton St

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180 Calumet St, Unit #2

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923 Beacon St, Unit 2

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133 Cedar St, Unit 2

49 S Huntington Ave

51 S Huntington Ave

51 S Huntington Ave
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49 S Huntington Ave

51 S Huntington Ave

Westland Avenue Apartments

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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301

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70 Peterborough St, Unit A

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60 Saint James St, Unit 2

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30 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

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698 Huntington Ave

Symphony Road Apartments

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115 Jersey St, Unit 6

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7

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389 Beacon St, Unit 15

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2
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59 S Huntington Ave

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84 Peterborough St, Unit 5

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

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117 Jersey St, Unit 7

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900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8

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2 Lansdowne St, Unit 34

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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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59 S Huntington Ave

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Fenway Parkside

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10 Forsyth St, Unit 5

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The Baldwin

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45 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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51 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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11 Burney St, Unit 1B
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Medical Center Area, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Medical Center Area?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center Area Studio Apartments | $2,648 | $1,550 | $9,800 |
| Medical Center Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,116 | $1,399 | $6,333 |
| Medical Center Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $1,400 | $9,444 |
| Medical Center Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Medical Center Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,117 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
| Medical Center Area 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,585 | $4,100 | $10,000+ |
| Medical Center Area 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,418 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Medical Center Area Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities | Hampton Court - Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Medical Center Area, MA
As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Medical Center Area area is the $0.18 price per square foot 70 Peterborough St Model at 70 Peterborough St, Unit A in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Medical Center Area apartment is the 271 Newbury St Model at 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 starting at $2,145 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Medical Center Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 70 Peterborough St, Unit A | 70 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 271 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 2 Lansdowne St, Unit 34 | 2 Lansdowne St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 51 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 51 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 45 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 45 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 55 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 55 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1050 Beacon St, Unit 3 | 1050 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 30 Peterborough St, Unit D | 30 Peterborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 883 HUNTINGTON AVE 2 | 900 Huntington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 180 Calumet St, Unit #2 | 180 Calumet St | 3BR,1BA | $0.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMedical Center Area, Boston, MA
Ranked #104
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Medical Center Area Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
91 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Medical Center Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Medical Center Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Medical Center Area is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Medical Center Area?
The cheapest apartment in Medical Center Area is Parker Hill Apartments which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Medical Center Area costs $17,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Medical Center Area?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 285 regular apartments in Medical Center Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Medical Center Area?
Cheap apartments in Medical Center Area have an average cost of $451 which is $17,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Medical Center Area.
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