Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poet's Corner Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)

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6 Bradford Rd, Unit 6 Bradford
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

6 Bradford Rd, Unit 6 Bradford

6 Bradford RdWellesley, MA 02481
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287 Elliot St, Unit 12
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

287 Elliot St, Unit 12

287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464

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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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276 Grove St, Unit 11

276 Grove St
AuburndaleMA02466
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Ardemore At Wellesley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ardemore At Wellesley

4-6 Cedar StWellesley, MA 02481
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Woodland Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park

264 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466

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30 Arnold St, Unit G1

30 Arnold St
NeedhamMA02494
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25 Westfield Rd

NewtonMA02465

Poet's Corner, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poet's Corner Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poet's Corner, MA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poet's Corner area is the $0.29 price per square foot 282 Grove St Model at 282 Grove St, Unit 03 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Poet's Corner apartment is the 268 Grove St Model at 268 Grove St, Unit 2-A starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poet's Corner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
282 Grove St, Unit 03282 Grove St2BR,1BA$0.29
268 Grove St, Unit 2-A268 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A16 Lafayette Rd2BR,1BA$0.29
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
45 Wyman St, Unit 2C45 Wyman St1BR,1BA$0.24
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
45 Wyman St, Unit #345 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.31
16 Indiana Ter, Unit 1616 Indiana Ter5BR,3BA$0.48
14 Abbott St, Unit 314 Abbott St2BR,1BA$1.63
287 Elliot St, Unit 12287 Elliot St1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Poet's Corner, Boston, MA

Ranked #24

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 Cheap Poet's Corner Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poet's Corner?

The cheapest apartment in Poet's Corner is Woodland Park which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Poet's Corner costs $6,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Poet's Corner?

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 1 regular apartments in Poet's Corner 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 Poet's Corner?

Cheap apartments in Poet's Corner have an average cost of $204 which is $6,546 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poet's Corner.

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