Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (137 Rentals)

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388 Meridian St, Unit #2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

388 Meridian St, Unit #2

388 Meridian StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 1057 Saratoga St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

1057 Saratoga St
BostonMA02128

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101 Orleans St
$1,300 - $1,400
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$1,300 - $1,400

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$1,300 - $1,400
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

101 Orleans St

101 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 720 Bennington St

$1,950 - $2,050

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 6

720 Bennington St

BostonMA02128
property at 522 Saratoga St

$1,895 - $1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom Rentals

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522 Saratoga St

BostonMA02128

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11 Boardman St, Unit B
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

11 Boardman St, Unit B

11 Boardman StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 55 White St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

55 White 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 890 Broadway

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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890 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
property at 40R Highland Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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40R Highland Ave

SalemMA01970
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42 Irwin St
$1,100 - $1,200
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$1,100 - $1,200

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$1,100 - $1,200
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

42 Irwin St

42 Irwin StWinthrop, MA 02152
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property at 376 Washington St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 124 Winnisiment St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

124 Winnisiment St

ChelseaMA02150

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property at 21 5th St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

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21 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
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2 Johnsons Ter
$1,700 - $1,800
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$1,700 - $1,800

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$1,700 - $1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2 Johnsons Ter

2 Johnsons TerLynn, MA 01902
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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 Studio unit found at 16 5th priced from $1,525. 10 Yeamans St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Route 1 North apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 5th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,525
10 Yeamans St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,625
BayView Apartments66 Basset St StudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,700
87-90 Win0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,700
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$1,783

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 1 North area is the $0.02 price per square foot 28 Yeamans St Model at 28 Yeamans St, Unit 2 in the in the West Revere neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Route 1 North apartment is the 39 Charter St Model at 39 Charter St starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28 Yeamans St, Unit 228 Yeamans St1BR,1BA$0.02
39 Charter St39 Charter St1BR,1BA$0.25
33 Princeton St, Unit 133 Princeton St2BR,1BA$0.24
1096 N Shore Rd1096 N Shore Rd2BR,1BA$0.23
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.24
720 Bennington St, Unit 207720 Bennington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Sheafe St, Unit 215 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.23
80 Havre St, Unit 280 Havre St1BR,1BA$0.22
22 Sheafe St, Unit 222 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.24

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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 $1,783.

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 $1,795, while the average apartment in Route 1 North costs $5,250.

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 65 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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