
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (154 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Route 1 North area of Boston.


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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

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101 Orleans St

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston!

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston
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Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston!

Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston!

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston!

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

10 Marion St, Unit R

144 Chelsea St

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720 Bennington St, Unit 207, Unit 207
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237 Lexington St

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5 Charter St, Unit 1, Unit 1

528 Bennington St

Barnes School Apartments

14 Horace St

Chapman House Apartments

890 Broadway

40R Highland Ave

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12 Mount Vernon St, Unit BASEMENT, Unit BASEMENT

16 5th 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 | $2,709 | $1,100 | $7,876 |
| Route 1 North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $1,000 | $8,790 |
| Route 1 North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $920 | $9,893 |
| Route 1 North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,064 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,597 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,113 | $3,500 | $7,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 154 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 $1,650. Carlyle House Apartments 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 | $1,650 |
| Carlyle House Apartments | Studio, non-renovated (Exeter) | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Abby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Mosaic | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,810 |
| The Willet | Studio - 506 | Studio,1BA | $1,815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA
As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 1 North area is the $0.19 price per square foot 167 Elm St Model at 167 Elm St, Unit 1 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Route 1 North apartment is the 22 Sheafe St Model at 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Financial District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Elm St, Unit 1 | 167 Elm St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 720 Bennington St, Unit 207 | 720 Bennington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 97 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 97 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 115 Salem St | 115 Salem St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 767 Broadway, Unit #4 | 767 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 289 Chelsea St, Unit 2 | 289 Chelsea St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 345 Meridian St, Unit 3 | 345 Meridian St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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 Mosaic which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Route 1 North costs $5,650.
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 82 regular apartments in Route 1 North that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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