
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squantum Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (16 Rentals)
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2 Redfield St

235 Savin Hill Ave

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Quincy Commons
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Gamma North Quincy

20 Hollis Ave

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8 Russell St, Unit 3

66 Safford St

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66 Safford St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Squantum?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squantum Studio Apartments | $2,161 | $1,789 | $2,610 |
| Squantum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| Squantum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $2,299 | $4,500 |
| Squantum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,842 | $2,500 | $5,035 |
| Squantum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,560 | $5,400 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Squantum Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Squantum Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Squantum area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Quincy Commons priced from $1,789. Gamma North Quincy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Squantum apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,789 |
| Gamma North Quincy | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| 66 Safford St | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,130 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Sanddollar | Studio,1BA | $2,211 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squantum, MA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squantum area is the $2.86 price per square foot 52 Taylor St Model at 52 Taylor St in the in the Squantum neighborhood starting from $8,000. The second greatest value Squantum apartment is the 3 Evandale Ter Model at 3 Evandale Ter, Unit 1 starting at $5,400 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Columbia Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Squantum apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 52 Taylor St | 52 Taylor St | 5BR,5.5BA | $2.86 |
| 3 Evandale Ter, Unit 1 | 3 Evandale Ter | 4BR,2.5BA | $3.60 |
| 224 Newbury Ave, Unit 1 | 224 Newbury Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.73 |
| 2 Redfield St | 2 Redfield St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Harbor Point | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Garden Du | 2BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Metro Marina Bay | A3 Tremont | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Neponset Landing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| 8 Russell St, Unit 3 | 8 Russell St | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| Quincy Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Squantum Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Squantum?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Squantum is under $2,583.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squantum?
The cheapest apartment in Squantum is Quincy Commons which is listed at $2,088, while the average apartment in Squantum costs $8,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Squantum?
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 60 regular apartments in Squantum 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 Squantum?
Cheap apartments in Squantum have an average cost of $1,689 which is $6,311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squantum.
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