
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (160 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Route 1 North area of Boston.


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140 Bennington St, Unit 2

350 North St

350 North St

303 Princeton St

101 Brooks St

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720 Bennington St, Unit 207
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30 Decatur St

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129 Eutaw St, Unit 1

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129 Eutaw St

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23 Eutaw St

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161 Bennington St

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27 Lexington St, Unit 3

3 Marion Pl

221 Trenton St

237 Lexington St

49 Everett St
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8 Curtis St, Unit 6

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14 Horace St

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69 N Common St

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592 Salem St, Unit Apartment 3

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42 Irwin St, Unit 2

29 Commercial St

64 Market St

124 Green St
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211 Chestnut St

21 5th St

16 5th St

BayView Apartments

165 Hawthorne St

Altitude Apartments

145 Munroe St

77 Green St

77 Green St

77 Green St
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34 Franklin Ave

585 Essex St

Salem Highlands

1 Kingsley Terrace

2 Kingsley Terrace

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48 Harvard St, Unit 3

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4 Kingsley Terrace

90 Winthrop Shore Dr

73 Division St
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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 | $2,602 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,526 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,459 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,643 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,195 | $4,000 | $7,995 |
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There are currently 160 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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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 Studio unit found at BayView Apartments priced from $1,595. 87-90 Win has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Route 1 North apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 87-90 Win | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
| 175 Ocean St | The Twos | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA
As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 1 North area is the $0.22 price per square foot 44 Princeton St Model at 44 Princeton St, Unit 1 in the in the Waterfront neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Route 1 North apartment is the 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Princeton St, Unit 1 | 44 Princeton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 720 Bennington St, Unit 207 | 720 Bennington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 97 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 97 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 3 Pembroke St, Unit D | 3 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 95 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 95 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 117 Cottage St, Unit 2 | 117 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 767 Broadway, Unit #4 | 767 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 234 Lexington St | 234 Lexington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 289 Chelsea St, Unit 2 | 289 Chelsea St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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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 $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Route 1 North?
The cheapest apartment in Route 1 North is 175 Ocean St which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Route 1 North costs $6,000.
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 85 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 $110 which is $5,890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 1 North.
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