
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squantum Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)
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235 Savin Hill Ave, Unit B

2 Redfield St

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Quincy Commons

192 Billings St

57 Newbury Ave

677 Quincy Shore Dr
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677 Quincy Shore Dr, Unit 112

63 Montclair Ave

133 Commander Shea Blvd

73 Billings Rd

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Gamma North Quincy

41 Ardell St
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66 Safford St, Unit #4

121 Fayette St

165 Quincy Shore Dr

The Moorings at Squantum Gardens

28-36 Marlboro St

66 Safford St
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64 Carlisle St

115 W Squantum St
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 | $2,535 | $1,974 | $3,332 |
| Squantum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $1,850 | $4,365 |
| Squantum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $2,000 | $6,939 |
| Squantum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,269 | $3,100 | $5,771 |
| Squantum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,355 | $5,400 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,974. Gamma North Quincy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. 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 | $1,974 |
| Gamma North Quincy | Studio Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Imprint | S7 | Studio,1BA | $2,280 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Mall | 1BR,1BA | $2,313 |
| Presidential Point | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,435 |
| Neponset Landing | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,554 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,614 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Nauset Light | 1BR,1BA | $2,666 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squantum, MA
As of May 29, 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 131 Grampian Way Model at 131 Grampian Way, Unit 2 starting at $6,000 with a $3.75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Taylor St | 52 Taylor St | 5BR,5.5BA | $2.86 |
| 131 Grampian Way, Unit 2 | 131 Grampian Way | 4BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| 3 Evandale Ter, Unit 1 | 3 Evandale Ter | 4BR,2.5BA | $3.60 |
| 201 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 201 Savin Hill Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Metro Marina Bay | B4 Newbury | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| 147 Farrington St, Unit 2nd floor | 147 Farrington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 2 Redfield St | 2 Redfield St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Nauset Light | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| Quincy Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.86 |
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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 $2,666.
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 39 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 $1,881 which is $6,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squantum.
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