
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squantum Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,050 (21 Rentals)
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Imprint

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Harbor Point

16 Norwood St

45 Wenlock Rd

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8 Price St, Unit 1
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Quincy Commons

79 Farrington St

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Gamma North Quincy

1 Canton Rd, Unit 30008

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303 Beach St, Unit 2R

165 Quincy Shore Dr

The Moorings at Squantum Gardens
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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 | $2,404 | $1,998 | $3,317 |
| Squantum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $1,050 | $3,933 |
| Squantum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,148 | $2,299 | $4,001 |
| Squantum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,929 | $2,600 | $4,952 |
| Squantum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,366 | $5,250 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 21 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 $1,998. Gamma North Quincy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. 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 | $1,998 |
| Gamma North Quincy | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,163 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,641 |
| The Abby | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,661 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squantum, MA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squantum area is the $2.00 price per square foot 50 Prospect St Model at 50 Prospect St, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Montclair neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Squantum apartment is the 2 Evandale Ter Model at 2 Evandale Ter, Unit #1 starting at $5,250 with a $3.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Prospect St, Unit Apartment 2 | 50 Prospect St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2 Evandale Ter, Unit #1 | 2 Evandale Ter | 4BR,3.5BA | $3.50 |
| Peninsula Apartments | Spinnaker | 3BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 121 W Elm Ave, Unit 1 | 121 W Elm Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Harbor Point | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.48 |
| 201 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 1 | 201 Savin Hill Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Metro Marina Bay | B2 Pru | 2BR,2BA | $3.63 |
| Gamma North Quincy | Two Bedroom Two Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| One Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Presidential Point | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
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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 $3,264.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squantum?
The cheapest apartment in Squantum is Gamma North Quincy which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Squantum costs $2,850.
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 29 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 $1,436 which is $1,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squantum.
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