Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Station Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (83 Rentals)

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388 Meridian St, Unit #2
$1,000
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$1,000
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$1,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

388 Meridian St, Unit #2

388 Meridian StBoston, MA 02128
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7INK
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$1,818 - $15,591
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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property at 522 Saratoga St

$1,895 - $1,950

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$1,950
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522 Saratoga St

BostonMA02128
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
$1,995
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$1,995
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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property at 84 Chandler St

$1,995

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$1,995
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84 Chandler St

BostonMA02116
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471 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000
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471 Commonwealth Ave

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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24 Mount Vernon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Mount Vernon St

24 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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Barnes School Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barnes School Apartments

127 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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NABC - A17
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NABC - A17

492 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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Harrington's Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrington's Place

55 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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215 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Beacon St

215 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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96 Saint Botolph St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

96 Saint Botolph St

96 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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196 St. Botolph St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

196 St. Botolph St

196 St. Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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312 Beacon St
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312 Beacon St

312 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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North Station, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Station Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burbank TerraceStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,575
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Station, MA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Station area is the $0.23 price per square foot 16 Cumberland St Model at 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value North Station apartment is the 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Station apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Cumberland St, Unit 316 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.23
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
30 Peterborough St, Unit D30 Peterborough StStudio ,1BA$0.21
35 Queensberry St, Unit 535 Queensberry StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
80 Havre St, Unit 280 Havre St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Central Boston. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Station Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Station?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Station is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Station?

The cheapest apartment in North Station is Burbank Terrace which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in North Station costs $6,650.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Station?

Cheap apartments in North Station have an average cost of $508 which is $6,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Station.

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