Cheap Homes for Rent in the Theatre District Boston, MA from $1,160 (136 Rentals)

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property at 106 Beacon St

$1,160

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$1,160
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$1,160

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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106 Beacon St

BostonMA02116

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property at 405 Beacon St

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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405 Beacon St

BostonMA02115

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property at 615 Massachusetts Ave

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

Studio, 0.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 15

615 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1

615 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
property at 43 Anderson St

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43 Anderson St, Unit 3

43 Anderson St
BostonMA02114

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property at 272 Newbury St

$2,195

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$2,195
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$2,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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272 Newbury St

BostonMA02116
property at 907 Boylston St

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

907 Boylston St, Unit 25

907 Boylston St
BostonMA02115
property at 94 Saint Botolph St

$2,200 - $2,900

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$2,200 - $2,900
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$2,200 - $2,900

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94 Saint Botolph St

BostonMA02116
property at 529 Columbus Ave

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

529 Columbus Ave

BostonMA02118

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property at 143 Bowdoin St

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

143 Bowdoin St

BostonMA02108
property at 8 Garrison St

$2,250 - $6,400

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$2,250
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$2,250

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

8 Garrison St

BostonMA02116
property at 41 Revere St

$2,275

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$2,275
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$2,275

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

41 Revere St

BostonMA02114
property at 179 Beacon St

$2,275

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$2,275
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$2,275

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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179 Beacon St

BostonMA02116

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Theatre District, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Theatre District Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Castle CourtNewcastleStudio,1BA$1,724
227 Newbury St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Theatre District, MA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Theatre District area is the $0.23 price per square foot 16 Cumberland St Model at 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Theatre District apartment is the 116 Marlborough St Model at 116 Marlborough St, Unit 7 starting at $2,375 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Theatre District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Cumberland St, Unit 316 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.23
116 Marlborough St, Unit 7116 Marlborough StStudio ,1BA$0.24
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
268 Newbury St, Unit 2268 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.22
263 Newbury St, Unit 2263 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.22

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Theatre District, Boston, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Theatre District

What type of rentals are currently available in Theatre District?

There are currently 1878 Apartments for Rent in Theatre District, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,724 to $26,094. There are also 880 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Theatre District ranging from $1,160 to $99,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Theatre District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Theatre District ranges from $1,160 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $4,468.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Theatre District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Theatre District range from $2,069 to $17,987, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,560 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,953.

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