Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (144 Rentals)

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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

211 Princeton St, Unit 1

211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 6 Monmouth St

6 Monmouth St

BostonMA02128
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28 Chelsea St
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Chelsea St

28 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 185 Marion St

185 Marion St

BostonMA02128
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27 Lexington St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

27 Lexington St, Unit 3

27 Lexington StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 237 Lexington St

237 Lexington St

BostonMA02128
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Barnes School Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barnes School Apartments

127 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 69 N Common St

69 N Common St

LynnMA01902
property at 64 Market St

64 Market St

LynnMA01901
property at 21 5th St

21 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 38 Sargents Ct

38 Sargents Ct

LynnMA01905
property at 40 Cottage Park Rd

40 Cottage Park Rd

WinthropMA02152
property at 104 Beacon St

104 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 16 5th St

16 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 585 Essex St

585 Essex St

LynnMA01901

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property at 16 Surfside Rd

16 Surfside Rd

LynnMA01902
property at 124 Green St

124 Green St

LynnMA01902
property at 102 Beacon St

102 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 77 W Green St

77 W Green St

LynnMA01902
property at 77 Green St

77 Green St

LynnMA01902
property at 93 Orange St

93 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150

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property at 55 Walnut Ave

55 Walnut Ave

RevereMA02151
property at 68 Beach Rd

68 Beach Rd

WinthropMA02152
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12 Sachem St, Unit B
$1,750
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$1,750

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$1,750
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12 Sachem St, Unit B

12 Sachem StLynn, MA 01902
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property at 52 Washington Ave

52 Washington Ave

ChelseaMA02150

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Route 1 North, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Route 1 North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Route 1 North area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) priced from $950. 14 Horace St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Route 1 North apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
14 Horace St31BR,1BA$1,100
BayView Apartments135 Ocean StStudio,1BA$1,650
87-90 Win0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Route 1 North area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Route 1 North apartment is the 44 Princeton St Model at 44 Princeton St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Waterfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Route 1 North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Parmenter St, Unit 118 Parmenter St1BR,1BA$0.20
44 Princeton St, Unit 144 Princeton St1BR,1BA$0.22
8 Curtis St, Unit 68 Curtis St1BR,1BA$0.20
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
15 Sheafe St, Unit 215 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.23
17 Pembroke St, Unit 217 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.22
95 Cottage St, Unit 195 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.22
12 Sewall Ave, Unit 312 Sewall Ave1BR,1BA$0.23

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Route 1 North, Boston, MA

Ranked #66

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern Boston, MA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Route 1 North?

The cheapest apartment in Route 1 North is Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Route 1 North costs $4,850.

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 146 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 $222 which is $4,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 1 North.

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