Cheap Homes for Rent in Poet's Corner Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,900 (19 Rentals)

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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 Charlesbank Estates priced from $2,400. The Kendrick has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,800. Here are the most affordable Poet's Corner apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charlesbank Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,400
The KendrickS5Studio,1BA$2,800
Charles River LandingPlan A (A1A)1BR,1BA$2,951
The NinesB1BR,1BA$3,171
Highland Park1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,200

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

As of June 11, 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 $5,600 with a $0.56 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$0.56
2251 Washington St, Unit 22512251 Washington St2BR,1.5BA$0.32
1012 Chestnut St, Unit 11012 Chestnut St2BR,1.5BA$0.38
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
2075 Beacon St, Unit 20752075 Beacon StStudio ,3.5BA$2.38
The Aven at Newton HighlandsC1L3BR,2BA$3.61
69 Saco St69 Saco St3BR,1.5BA$3.29
Charlesbank Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.20
979 Chestnut St979 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$3.64

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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 86 Apartments for Rent in Poet's Corner, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $16,704. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poet's Corner ranging from $1,900 to $17,000.

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 $1,900 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,850.

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 $3,000 to $16,704, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,400.

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