Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (134 Rentals)

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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,155
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$1,155

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$1,155
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 10

102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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259 North St, Unit 2
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

259 North St, Unit 2

259 North StBoston, MA 02113
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259 North St
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
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259 North St

259 North StBoston, MA 02113
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property at 228 Sumner St

228 Sumner St

BostonMA02128
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71 Putnam St, Unit 1
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
Studio Apartment Available Now

71 Putnam St, Unit 1

71 Putnam StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 17 Sheafe St

17 Sheafe St

BostonMA02113
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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 29 Commercial St

29 Commercial St

LynnMA01905

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property at 2 Granite St

2 Granite St

MaldenMA02148
property at 585 Essex St

585 Essex St

LynnMA01901
property at 503 Chestnut St

503 Chestnut St

LynnMA01902
property at 664 Western Ave

664 Western Ave

LynnMA01905
property at 21 5th St

21 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 64 Market St

64 Market St

LynnMA01901
property at 192 Washington St
property at 108 Franklin St

108 Franklin St

LynnMA01902
property at 36-40 Orange St

36-40 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150

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property at 14 Yeamans St

14 Yeamans St

RevereMA02151
property at 77 Green St

77 Green St

LynnMA01902
property at 104 Beacon St

104 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 16 5th St

16 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 2 Kingsley Terrace

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23 Endicott Ave, Unit 1R
$1,745
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$1,745

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$1,745
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23 Endicott Ave, Unit 1R

23 Endicott AveRevere, MA 02151
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property at 9 6th St

9 6th St

ChelseaMA02150

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property at 6 School St

6 School St

ChelseaMA02150

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 20 Park St priced from $1,650. BayView Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Route 1 North apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
20 Park StStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
BayView Apartments66 Studio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,650
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,700
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,745
CaldwellS3Studio,1BA$1,860
Pratt Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA

As of October 09, 2025 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 75 Division St Model at 75 Division St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Chelsea Square 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.
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
17 Huss Ct, Unit 15-20517 Huss Ct1BR,1BA$0.21
97 Cottage St, Unit #297 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.23
95 Cottage St, Unit #295 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.23
60 Cecilian Ave, Unit #B60 Cecilian Ave1BR,1BA$0.21

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Route 1 North, Boston, MA

Ranked #71

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

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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 $1,869.

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 $4,500.

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 144 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 $280 which is $4,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Route 1 North.

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