Cheap Homes for Rent in Poet's Corner Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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28 Hale St, Unit 2

28 Hale St
NewtonMA02464

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Cheapest Available Poet's Corner Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The NinesAStudio,1BA$2,619

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

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poet's Corner area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2044 Beacon St Model at 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Poet's Corner apartment is the 2044 Beacon St Model at 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 starting at $5,500 with a $0.55 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.
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.54
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.55
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.56
2251 Washington St, Unit 22512251 Washington St2BR,1.5BA$0.32
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
984 Chestnut St, Unit 2984 Chestnut St3BR,1.5BA$1.54
115 Rowe St, Unit 1115 Rowe St4BR,2BA$2.30
14 Abbott St, Unit 314 Abbott St2BR,1BA$1.77
1304 Boylston St, Unit 11304 Boylston St4BR,1.5BA$2.30
2139 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #12139 Commonwealth Ave2BR,1BA$2.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poet's Corner

What type of rentals are currently available in Poet's Corner?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Poet's Corner, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $21,413. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poet's Corner ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Poet's Corner?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Poet's Corner ranges from $1,000 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,426.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Poet's Corner?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Poet's Corner range from $3,295 to $21,413, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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