Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poet's Corner Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,600 (25 Rentals)

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property at 61 Evelyn Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

61 Evelyn Rd

NeedhamMA02494
property at 31 Auburn St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

31 Auburn St

NewtonMA02465

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property at 2366 Commonwealth Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

property at 2360 Commonwealth Ave

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

property at 66 Spring Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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66 Spring Rd

NeedhamMA02494
property at 24 Leslie Rd

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

24 Leslie Rd

NewtonMA02466

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22 Winter St, Unit 1
$2,700
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$2,700

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22 Winter St, Unit 1

22 Winter StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 5 Seaward Rd

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Seaward Rd

WellesleyMA02481

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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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property at 1839 Washington St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

1839 Washington St

NewtonMA02466

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property at 266 Grove St

$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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266 Grove St

NewtonMA02466

Poet's Corner, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poet's Corner Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Poet's Corner area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,900. 59-75 Wyman Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,900. Here are the most affordable Poet's Corner apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
59-75 Wyman Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,900
The NinesAStudio,1BA$3,423
Phillips Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$3,500
Hastings VillageEmerson2BR,2BA$3,928

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

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poet's Corner area is the $4.81 price per square foot The Longwood Model at Woodland Station Apartments in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $7,159. The second greatest value Poet's Corner apartment is the 69 Saco St Model at 69 Saco St starting at $3,950 with a $3.29 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.
Woodland Station ApartmentsThe Longwood3BR,2BA$4.81
69 Saco St69 Saco St3BR,1.5BA$3.29
Phillips Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.48
Hastings VillageEmerson2BR,2BA$3.42
Woodland Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.16
59-75 Wyman Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.69
1024 Chestnut St, Unit 2A1024 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$3.27
The NinesAStudio ,1BA$5.69
14 Abbott St, Unit 2Rear14 Abbott St1BR,1BA$4.46
22 Winter St, Unit 122 Winter St1BR,1BA$4.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poet's Corner Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Poet's Corner Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Poet's Corner Apartment is $1,900 at Woodland Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Poet's Corner Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Poet's Corner is starting from $2,500 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable Poet's Corner Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Poet's Corner Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Nines and starts from $6,904.

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