
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (182 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Route 1 North area of 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

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

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28 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

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

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

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

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

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195 Maverick St, Unit B1

120 Eutaw St

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14 Unity St

286 Princeton St

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28 Decatur St

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720 Bennington St, Unit 207

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118 London St

720 Bennington St

10 Marion St

237 Lexington St

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163 Saratoga St

144 Chelsea St

28 Orleans St

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8 Curtis St, Unit 6
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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 | $2,582 | $1,100 | $8,119 |
| Route 1 North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,347 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,908 | $3,700 | $7,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 182 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. 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 | $1,595 |
| Carlyle House Apartments | Studio, non-renovated (Exeter) | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Altitude Apartments | Studio - Premium | Studio,1BA | $1,753 |
| Mosaic | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Caldwell | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| Pratt Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,869 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Route 1 North area is the $0.17 price per square foot 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Route 1 North apartment is the 28 Decatur St Model at 28 Decatur St starting at $1,875 with a $0.19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 28 Decatur St | 28 Decatur St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 720 Bennington St, Unit 207 | 720 Bennington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 767 Broadway, Unit #4 | 767 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 97 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 97 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 28 Yeamans St, Unit #2 | 28 Yeamans St | 2BR,2BA | $0.23 |
| 289 Chelsea St, Unit 2 | 289 Chelsea St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 238 Everett St, Unit #1 | 238 Everett 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 $1,869.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Route 1 North?
The cheapest apartment in Route 1 North is Pratt Place Apartments which is listed at $1,869, 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.
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 $118 which is $5,532 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 1 North.
Expert Rental Resources
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