
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squantum Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (28 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

2 Redfield St

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Imprint

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2 Redfield St

235 Savin Hill Ave, Unit B

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2 Redfield St, Unit #2
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235 Savin Hill Ave

235 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 1

235 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 1

28 Russell St

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Quincy Commons

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Gamma North Quincy

79 Farrington St
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14 Beach St

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77 Safford St, Unit #1

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Metro Marina Bay

66 Safford St, Unit #4

18 Essex St

10 Seaport Dr, Unit 2209

31 Appleton St
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165 Quincy Shore Dr

The Moorings at Squantum Gardens

28-36 Marlboro St

115 W Squantum St

66 Safford St

94 Newbury Ave

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Squantum, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Squantum?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squantum Studio Apartments | $2,440 | $2,080 | $2,871 |
| Squantum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,800 | $3,817 |
| Squantum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,227 | $2,250 | $7,170 |
| Squantum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,169 | $2,600 | $4,952 |
| Squantum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,410 | $3,200 | $7,030 |
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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 Gamma North Quincy priced from $2,250. Imprint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,259. Here are the most affordable Squantum apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma North Quincy | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,259 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,580 |
| Neponset Landing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,611 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,621 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Current | 1BR,1BA | $2,684 |
| The Abby | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,788 |
| Presidential Point | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squantum, MA
As of July 15, 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 79 Walnut St Model at 79 Walnut St starting at $8,000 with a $4.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Taylor St | 52 Taylor St | 5BR,5.5BA | $2.86 |
| 79 Walnut St | 79 Walnut St | 5BR,5.5BA | $4.00 |
| 201 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 201 Savin Hill Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 2 Redfield St | 2 Redfield St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Presidential Point | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Race Point Light | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Neponset Landing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| 77 Safford St, Unit #1 | 77 Safford St | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSquantum, Boston, MA
Ranked #15
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $2,845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squantum?
The cheapest apartment in Squantum is Gamma North Quincy which is listed at $2,300, 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 37 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 $1,965 which is $6,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squantum.
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