Cheap Homes for Rent in Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (137 Rentals)

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property at 376 Washington St

$1,200

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376 Washington St

LynnMA01901

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property at 21 5th St

$1,495 - $1,550

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$1,550
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21 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 16 5th St

$1,495 - $1,550

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16 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 90 Winthrop Shore Dr

$1,595 - $1,700

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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90 Winthrop Shore Dr

WinthropMA02152

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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. Altitude Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,683. Here are the most affordable Route 1 North apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BayView Apartments66 Basset St StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,683
Carlyle House ApartmentsStudio, non-renovated (Exeter)Studio,1BA$1,700
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,800
3739 Walnut0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA

As of April 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Sheafe St, Unit 222 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.24
33 Princeton St, Unit 133 Princeton St2BR,1BA$0.24
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
720 Bennington St, Unit 207720 Bennington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
97 Cottage St, Unit 197 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.21
28 Yeamans St, Unit #228 Yeamans St2BR,2BA$0.23
767 Broadway, Unit #4767 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.19
289 Chelsea St, Unit 2289 Chelsea St2BR,1BA$0.23
28 Decatur St28 Decatur StStudio ,1BA$0.19
147 Princeton St147 Princeton St1BR,1BA$0.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Route 1 North

What type of rentals are currently available in Route 1 North?

There are currently 2029 Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA with pricing that ranges from $870 to $22,107. There are also 817 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Route 1 North ranging from $1,200 to $19,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Route 1 North?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Route 1 North ranges from $1,200 to $19,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,413.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Route 1 North?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Route 1 North range from $1,100 to $18,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,410 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $870.

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