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Waterfront, Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,712 | $868 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,429 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,984 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,760 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,410 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,640 | $7,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront area of Boston, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at 7INK priced from $1,444. Boylston St, 40 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,517. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 7INK | Cambria | 4BR,2BA | $1,444 |
| Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, MA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $0.19 price per square foot 720 Bennington St Model at 720 Bennington St, Unit 207 in the in the Waterfront neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 97 Cottage St Model at 97 Cottage St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Airport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720 Bennington St, Unit 207 | 720 Bennington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 97 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 97 Cottage St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 117 Beacon St | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 271 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 271 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 8 Fulkerson St, Unit R | 8 Fulkerson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.17 |
| 28 Decatur St | 28 Decatur St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterfront is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Waterfront costs $8,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterfront?
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 72 regular apartments in Waterfront 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 Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in Waterfront have an average cost of $270 which is $8,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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