
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (117 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Route 1 North area of Boston.


Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

549 Bennington St

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11 Boardman St, Unit B

134 Princeton St

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20 Cooper St, Unit 2

Barnes School Apartments

Chapman House Apartments

199 Belmont St, Unit 2

40R Highland Ave
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376 Washington St

1061 Saratoga St

16 5th St

61 Vine St

21 5th St

BayView Apartments

36-40 Orange St

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12 Mount Vernon St, Unit BASEMENT

38 Estes St, Unit 4

32 Chestnut St, Unit 8
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48 Harvard St, Unit 3

Carlyle House Apartments

Salem Highlands

23 Central Ave, Unit 401

4 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

30 Irwin St

3 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 12

332 Revere Beach Blvd

50 Baldwin St

116-124A Central Ave, Unit 46
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Mosaic

99 Laighton St

33 Curry Cir

8 Rockwell Terrace

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The Abby

119 Lewis St

32 Chestnut St, Unit 1

67 Tudor St, Unit 16

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Breakwater North Harbor

Altitude Apartments
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95 Orange St

44 Glendale St, Unit B

838 Western Ave

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Caldwell

38 Estes St, Unit 12

38 Estes St, Unit 15

The Vault

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15 Huss Ct

55 Walnut Ave, Unit 506
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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 | $2,680 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,962 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,822 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,436 | $4,000 | $7,995 |
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There are currently 117 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 16 5th priced from $1,550. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 5th | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| BayView Apartments | 66 Basset St Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 10 Yeamans St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Abby | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Mosaic | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Willet | Studio - 501 | Studio,1BA | $1,815 |
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,837 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 1 North area is the $0.24 price per square foot 22 Sheafe St Model at 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Route 1 North apartment is the 33 Princeton St Model at 33 Princeton St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 33 Princeton St, Unit 1 | 33 Princeton St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 4 Garden Ct, Unit 4C | 4 Garden Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 13 Cooper St, Unit 4G | 13 Cooper St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 12 Sewall Ave, Unit 3 | 12 Sewall Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 80 Havre St, Unit 2 | 80 Havre St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 6 Pembroke St, Unit 3 | 6 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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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 $1,837.
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 $2,970.
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 170 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 $202 which is $2,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 1 North.
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