
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Theatre District Boston, MA from $700 (188 Rentals)
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7INK

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248 Newbury St, Unit 12

302 Newbury St

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56 Prince St, Unit 1

767 Tremont St

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333 Washington St, Unit 1

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389 Beacon St

405 Beacon St, Unit 15

405 Beacon St, Unit D
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405 Beacon St, Unit C

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304 Newbury St, Unit 8

405 Beacon St, Unit 4

405 Beacon St, Unit B

405 Beacon St, Unit A

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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20 Cooper St

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56 S Russell St, Unit 4

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80 West Cedar St

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38 Anderson St
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30 Anderson St

405 Beacon St, Unit 8

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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B

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190 W Springfield St, Unit 4

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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50 S Russell St

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78 S Huntington Ave

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20 Hanover Ave

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81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1

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54 S Russell St, Unit 6
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40 Anderson St

270 Newbury St, Unit 9

19 Clark St

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146 Marlborough St, Unit 6

272 Newbury St, Unit 2

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70 Pinckney St

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295 Newbury St, Unit 2

405 Beacon St, Unit 6

189 Washington St, Unit 6

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41 Revere St, Unit 7
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142 Bowdoin St

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160 E Berkeley St

461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

144 Bowdoin St, Unit 21

48 Hereford St, Unit 2

19 S Russell St

405 Beacon St, Unit 1

461 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4

144 Bowdoin St, Unit 51

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324 Beacon St, Unit A
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Theatre District, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Theatre District?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre District Studio Apartments | $3,047 | $1,725 | $8,510 |
| Theatre District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,962 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Theatre District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,227 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Theatre District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,663 | $1,972 | $10,000+ |
| Theatre District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,190 | $1,739 | $10,000+ |
| Theatre District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,975 | $5,100 | $8,500 |
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There are currently 188 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Theatre District Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Theatre District Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Cambria | 4BR,2BA | $1,739 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Theatre District, MA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Theatre District area is the $0.03 price per square foot 80 Phillips Model at 80 Phillips, Unit 5 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Theatre District apartment is the 64 Prince St Model at 64 Prince St, Unit 2 starting at $3,450 with a $0.03 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Theatre District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Phillips, Unit 5 | 80 Phillips | 2BR,1BA | $0.03 |
| 64 Prince St, Unit 2 | 64 Prince St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.03 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 | 16 Cumberland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 116 Marlborough St, Unit 7 | 116 Marlborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTheatre District, Boston, MA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Theatre District Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Theatre District?
The cheapest apartment in Theatre District is Essex Apartments, 81 which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Theatre District costs $8,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Theatre District?
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 44 regular apartments in Theatre District 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 Theatre District?
Cheap apartments in Theatre District have an average cost of $390 which is $8,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Theatre District.
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