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

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property at 10 Tolman St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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10 Tolman St

BostonMA02122
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$2,155 - $3,933

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,095 - $3,873
Required Monthly Fees$60

Total Monthly Price$2,155 - $3,933
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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780 William T Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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Harbor Point
$2,171 - $4,558

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Base Rent$2,171 - $4,558

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Harbor Point

24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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property at 16 Norwood St
$2,299

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Base Rent$2,299

Total Monthly Price$2,299
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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16 Norwood St

BostonMA02122
property at 45 Wenlock Rd
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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45 Wenlock Rd

BostonMA02122
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8 Price St, Unit 1
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
6 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

8 Price St, Unit 1

8 Price StQuincy, MA 02171
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Quincy Commons
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$1,998 - $3,495

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Base Rent$1,998 - $3,495

Total Monthly Price$1,998 - $3,495
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Quincy Commons

1 Canton RdQuincy, MA 02171
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property at 79 Farrington St
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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79 Farrington St

QuincyMA02170
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Gamma North Quincy
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$2,150 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,150 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,150 - $3,000
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Gamma North Quincy

95 W Squantum StQuincy, MA 02171
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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
property at 115 W Squantum St
$1,945

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,945

Total Monthly Price$1,945
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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115 W Squantum St

QuincyMA02171
property at 133 Commander Shea Blvd
$2,000 - $2,350

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
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66 Safford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66 Safford St

66 Safford StQuincy, MA 02170
property at 18 Essex St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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18 Essex St, Unit 3

18 Essex St
QuincyMA02171
property at 192 Holbrook Rd
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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192 Holbrook Rd

QuincyMA02171
property at 21 Linden St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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21 Linden St

QuincyMA02170

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quincy CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,998
Gamma North QuincyOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2,150
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,163
One NewportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,641
The AbbyA41BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
50 Prospect St, Unit Apartment 250 Prospect St3BR,1BA$2.00
2 Evandale Ter, Unit #12 Evandale Ter4BR,3.5BA$3.50
Peninsula ApartmentsSpinnaker3BR,2BA$3.20
121 W Elm Ave, Unit 1121 W Elm Ave2BR,1BA$1.97
Harbor Point3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$3.48
201 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 1201 Savin Hill Ave3BR,2BA$3.00
Metro Marina BayB2 Pru2BR,2BA$3.63
Gamma North QuincyTwo Bedroom Two Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$3.07
One NewportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.10
Presidential Point1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.44

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Squantum, Boston, MA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $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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