Cheap Homes for Rent in Route 1 North Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (173 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

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

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Read Article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

Read Article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

Read Article
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 4

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 Market Street Apartments priced from $1,495. BayView Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Route 1 North apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Market Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
BayView Apartments66 Studio ClassicStudio,1BA$1,500
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
30 Howard St7H Falmouth1BR,1BA$1,600
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Route 1 North area is the $0.20 price per square foot 82 Chestnut St Model at 82 Chestnut St, Unit #3 in the in the East Saugus neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Route 1 North apartment is the 93 Cottage St Model at 93 Cottage St, Unit 2 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
82 Chestnut St, Unit #382 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$0.20
93 Cottage St, Unit 293 Cottage St1BR,1BA$0.22
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.16
75 Division St, Unit #175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
235 Lexington St, Unit #3235 Lexington St2BR,1BA$0.22
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
765 Broadway, Unit 1765 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
18 Hancock St, Unit 218 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.21

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Frequently Asked Questions about Route 1 North

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

There are currently 2595 Apartments for Rent in Route 1 North, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $29,463. There are also 1055 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Route 1 North ranging from $1,275 to $40,000.

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 $1,275 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,868.

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 $1,225 to $28,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,575 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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.

decorative image for The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA article

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

decorative image for Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting article

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

decorative image for The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters article

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.