
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $874 (137 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Route 1 North area of Boston.


Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

181 London St

190 Maverick St

Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston!

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20 Cooper St, Unit 2

Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston!

134 Princeton St

365 Sumner St

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26 Charter St
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42 Irwin St, Unit 3-4

167 Walnut St

40R Highland Ave

376 Washington St

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1061 Saratoga St

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Broadway250

21 5th St

16 5th St

32 Chestnut St, Unit 8
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BayView Apartments

165 Hawthorne St

143 Arlington St

38 Estes St, Unit 4

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Carlyle House Apartments

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48 Harvard St, Unit 3

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Salem Highlands

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Mosaic

61 Vine St

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184 Clark Ave, Unit 3
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33 Curry Cir

57 Vine St

9 6th St

124 Central Ave., Unit 25

124 Central Ave., Unit 46

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The Westcott Swampscott

52 Washington Ave

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The Abby

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332 Shirley St

881 Broadway
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350 Vane St

312 Shirley St, Unit 102

20 Washington Ave

32 Chestnut St, Unit 1

1538 Eastern Ave, Unit 4

36 Orange St, Unit 1

36-40 Orange St

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Breakwater North Harbor

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Caldwell

838 Western Ave
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Route 1 North, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Route 1 North?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 North Studio Apartments | $2,634 | $895 | $9,502 |
| Route 1 North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $1,000 | $8,859 |
| Route 1 North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,540 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,070 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,027 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,184 | $4,000 | $7,995 |
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Cheapest Available Route 1 North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Route 1 North area of Boston, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Broadway250 priced from $1,393. BayView Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Route 1 North apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway250 | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1,393 |
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,595 |
| 10 Yeamans St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio, 1BA | $1,675 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio, 1BA | $1,700 |
| Mosaic | Studios | Studio, 1BA | $1,725 |
| 2 Granite | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| The Westcott Swampscott | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted - $60k - | 1BR, 1BA | $1,770 |
| The Willet | Studio - 501 | Studio, 1BA | $1,815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 1 North area is the $0.16 price per square foot 20 Cooper St Model at 20 Cooper St, Unit 2 in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Route 1 North apartment is the 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the Ferryway neighborhood starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Route 1 North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Cooper St, Unit 2 | 20 Cooper St | Studio, 1BA | $0.16 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.17 |
| Chestnut Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $0.21 |
| 37 Roughan St | 37 Roughan St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.21 |
| 34 Division St | 34 Division St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.22 |
| 21A Moon St, Unit 1 | 21A Moon St | Studio, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 8 Pembroke St | 8 Pembroke St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.23 |
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.24 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Route 1 North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Route 1 North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Route 1 North is under $1,815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Route 1 North?
The cheapest apartment in Route 1 North is BayView Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Route 1 North costs $2,965.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Route 1 North?
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 161 regular apartments in Route 1 North 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 Route 1 North?
Cheap apartments in Route 1 North have an average cost of $232 which is $2,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 1 North.
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