
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roberts Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (62 Rentals)
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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

25 Ash St, Unit 03

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150 Crescent St, Unit 150

29 Walnut St

147 Brown St, Unit 2R
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145 Brown St, Unit 2R

12 Clinton St

33 Middle St

95 Adams St, Unit 16

95 Adams St, Unit 16

95 Adams St

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15 Lyman St, Unit #3

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22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1

124 Felton St, Unit 1

240 Crescent St
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30 Appleton St

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1

19 Norumbega Terrace, Unit 1

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ReNew Waltham

192 Adams St, Unit 1

95 Adams St, Unit 9

173 Adams Ave

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148 Crescent St, Unit B

22 Summer Ave

95 Adams St, Unit 9
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269 Lexington St, Unit 3

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75 Fuller St, Unit 1

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53 Nathan Rd, Unit 2

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156 Brown St

19 Norumbega Ter, Unit 01

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Charlesbank Estates

23 Maple St

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The Point at Waltham

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373 Lexington St, Unit 1

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25 Maple St, Unit 25-1R
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685 Moody St

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8 Rumford Ave, Unit 1

141 Brown St, Unit 2F

264 Robbins St

2366 Commonwealth Ave

14 Wadsworth Ave

23 Maple St, Unit 2

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80 Robbins St, Unit 3

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112 Brown St, Unit 112 Brown St Apt #1

55 Brown St
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Roberts, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roberts?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Studio Apartments | $2,703 | $1,200 | $3,199 |
| Roberts 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $1,900 | $4,815 |
| Roberts 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $2,000 | $5,210 |
| Roberts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,120 | $2,900 | $7,280 |
| Roberts 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,154 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Roberts Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Roberts Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roberts area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,200. Woodland Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Roberts apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Woodland Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| The Point at Waltham | A1 (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2,398 |
| Charlesbank Estates | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| ReNew Waltham | Blacksburg | 2BR,1BA | $2,729 |
| Longview Place | Amherst | 1BR,1BA | $2,849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roberts, MA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roberts area is the $0.35 price per square foot 255 Derby St Model at 255 Derby St in the in the Wellesley Farms neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Roberts apartment is the 183 Weston St Model at 183 Weston St starting at $7,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roberts apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Derby St | 255 Derby St | 3BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 183 Weston St | 183 Weston St | 6BR,4BA | $2.50 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 83 Lexington St, Unit 1 | 83 Lexington St | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.25 |
| 17 Stratton Ter, Unit 3 | 17 Stratton Ter | 4BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 53 Angleside Rd, Unit 1 | 53 Angleside Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| 213 Newton Street, Unit Newton St | 213 Newton Street | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1 | 22 Daniels Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roberts Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roberts?
The cheapest apartment in Roberts is Woodland Park which is listed at $2,350, while the average apartment in Roberts costs $6,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roberts?
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 6 regular apartments in Roberts 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 Roberts?
Cheap apartments in Roberts have an average cost of $447 which is $5,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roberts.
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