Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squantum Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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165 Quincy Shore Dr
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165 Quincy Shore Dr

165-185 Quincy Shore DrQuincy, MA 02171
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28-36 Marlboro St
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28-36 Marlboro St

28-36 Marlboro StQuincy, MA 02170

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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 $1,931. Harbor Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,425. Here are the most affordable Squantum apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quincy CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,931
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,425
Peninsula ApartmentsCurrent1BR,1BA$2,697
One NewportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,700
ImprintS1Studio,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squantum, MA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squantum area is the $0.27 price per square foot 124 Faxon Rd Model at 124 Faxon Rd, Unit U1 in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Squantum apartment is the 52 Taylor St Model at 52 Taylor St starting at $8,000 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Squantum 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.
124 Faxon Rd, Unit U1124 Faxon Rd2BR,1BA$0.27
52 Taylor St52 Taylor St5BR,5.5BA$2.86
253 E Squantum St, Unit 253253 E Squantum St4BR,1BA$1.87
117 E Elm Ave, Unit #2117 E Elm Ave1BR,1BA$1.54
200 Cove Way, Unit 911200 Cove Way2BR,2BA$2.43
66 French St, Unit 266 French St2BR,1BA$2.27
Meriel Marina Bay2 Bed 2 Bath-B12BR,2BA$3.60
2 Redfield St2 Redfield St2BR,1BA$2.30
Neponset LandingB2B2BR,2BA$3.36
One NewportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93

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Squantum, Boston, MA

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Squantum Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squantum?

The cheapest apartment in Squantum is Quincy Commons which is listed at $2,379, while the average apartment in Squantum costs $5,725.

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 28 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 $796 which is $4,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squantum.

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