
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (144 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Route 1 North area of Boston.


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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

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211 Princeton St, Unit 1

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston

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720 Bennington St, Unit 207

6 Monmouth St

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28 Chelsea St
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185 Marion St

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8 Curtis St, Unit 6

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18 Parmenter St, Unit 1

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27 Lexington St, Unit 3

237 Lexington St
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1 Hathorne Cres

69 N Common St

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42 Irwin St, Unit 2

64 Market St

21 5th St

38 Sargents Ct

40 Cottage Park Rd

104 Beacon St

16 5th St

585 Essex St
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16 Surfside Rd

124 Green St

BayView Apartments

102 Beacon St

77 W Green St

77 Green St

90 Winthrop Shore Dr

93 Orange St

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93 Sigourney St, Unit 1
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2 Kingsley Terrace

4 Kingsley Terrace

55 Walnut Ave

Salem Highlands

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48 Harvard St, Unit 3

68 Beach Rd

585 Revere Beach Blvd

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12 Sachem St, Unit B

52 Washington Ave
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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 | $2,583 | $850 | $5,216 |
| Route 1 North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,493 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,011 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,306 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Route 1 North 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,202 | $3,500 | $7,995 |
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There are currently 144 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean, newly renovated rooming house rooms available for rent (Light St, Lynn) | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 14 Horace St | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| BayView Apartments | 135 Ocean St | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 87-90 Win | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 | 18 Parmenter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 44 Princeton St, Unit 1 | 44 Princeton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 8 Curtis St, Unit 6 | 8 Curtis St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 75 Division St, Unit 1 | 75 Division St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 3 Pembroke St, Unit D | 3 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 17 Pembroke St, Unit 2 | 17 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 95 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 95 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 12 Sewall Ave, Unit 3 | 12 Sewall Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRoute 1 North, Boston, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,695.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!







