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

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Harbor Point
$2,130 - $5,910
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$2,130 - $5,910

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Harbor Point

24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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Peninsula Apartments
$2,136 - $11,571
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$2,136 - $11,571

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Peninsula Apartments

401 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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2 Redfield St
$2,300
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$2,300

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2 Redfield St

2 Redfield StBoston, MA 02122
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property at 235 Savin Hill Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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235 Savin Hill Ave

BostonMA02125
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Quincy Commons
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$1,789 - $3,871
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$1,789 - $3,871

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Quincy Commons

1 Canton RdQuincy, MA 02171
Corporate Housing
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Gamma North Quincy
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$2,000 - $2,650
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$2,000 - $2,650

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Gamma North Quincy

95 W Squantum StQuincy, MA 02171
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property at 20 Hollis Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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20 Hollis Ave

QuincyMA02171
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107-2 Atlantic St, Unit apt 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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107-2 Atlantic St, Unit apt 1

107-2 Atlantic StQuincy, MA 02171

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property at 66 Safford St

$2,299

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66 Safford St

QuincyMA02170
property at 130 Beach St

$2,300

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$2,300

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130 Beach St

QuincyMA02170
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165 Quincy Shore Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

165 Quincy Shore Dr

165-185 Quincy Shore DrQuincy, MA 02171

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28-36 Marlboro St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28-36 Marlboro St

28-36 Marlboro StQuincy, MA 02170

Squantum, Boston, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quincy CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,789
Gamma North QuincyStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,000
66 Safford StOne Bed1BR,1BA$2,100
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,130
Peninsula ApartmentsSanddollarStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
52 Taylor St52 Taylor St5BR,5.5BA$2.86
3 Evandale Ter, Unit 13 Evandale Ter4BR,2.5BA$3.60
224 Newbury Ave, Unit 1224 Newbury Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.73
2 Redfield St2 Redfield St2BR,1BA$2.30
One NewportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.04
Harbor Point2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Garden Du2BR,1BA$3.74
Metro Marina BayA3 Tremont1BR,1BA$3.52
Neponset LandingA11BR,1BA$3.66
8 Russell St, Unit 38 Russell St1BR,1BA$3.49
Quincy CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.49

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Squantum, Boston, MA

Ranked #14

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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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