Cheap Homes for Rent in Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (145 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Route 1 North area of Boston.

property at 298-300 Meridian St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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298-300 Meridian St

BostonMA02128

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property at 376 Washington St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 21 5th St

$1,575

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21 5th St

ChelseaMA02150

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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 16 5th priced from $1,525. Altitude Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,574. 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
Altitude ApartmentsStudio - UpgradeStudio,1BA$1,574
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
The AbbyStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Mosaic1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA

As of June 11, 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 141 Cottage St Model at 141 Cottage St, Unit 2 starting at $2,800 with a $0.03 price per square foot in the Airport 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
141 Cottage St, Unit 2141 Cottage St4BR,1BA$0.03
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
13 Cooper St, Unit 4G13 Cooper St1BR,1BA$0.28
3 Nichols St, Unit 23 Nichols St1BR,1BA$0.20
147 Meridian St, Unit 1147 Meridian St1BR,1BA$0.24
22 Sheafe St, Unit 222 Sheafe St1BR,1BA$0.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Route 1 North

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

There are currently 2002 Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $18,212. There are also 797 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Route 1 North ranging from $1,200 to $16,500.

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 $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,213.

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 $11,674, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,760 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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