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28 Orleans St
28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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27 Woodward St, Unit 3
27 Woodward StBoston, MA 02127
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821 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
124 Bowdoin St
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599 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02118
549 Bennington St
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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248 Newbury St, Unit 12
248 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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Burbank Terrace
72 Burbank StBoston, MA 02115
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Studio Apartments Available Now35 @ EightSixty
860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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63 Myrtle St, Unit 11
63 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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302 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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399 Marlborough St
399 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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334 Marlborough St, Unit 6
334 Marlborough StBoston, MA 02115
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15-25 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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550 Columbus Ave, Unit 1
550 Columbus AveBoston, MA 02118
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32 Saint Stephen St
32 Saint Stephen StBoston, MA 02115
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217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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767 Tremont St, Unit 8
767 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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767 Tremont St
767 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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258 Beacon St, Unit 2A
258 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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405 Beacon St, Unit D
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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333 Washington St, Unit 1
333 Washington StBoston, MA 02108
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405 Beacon St, Unit 4
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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304 Newbury St, Unit 8
304 Newbury StBoston, MA 02115
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389 Beacon St
389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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405 Beacon St, Unit A
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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405 Beacon St, Unit B
405 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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20 Cooper St, Unit 2
20 Cooper StBoston, MA 02113
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56 S Russell St, Unit 4
56 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
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80 West Cedar St
80 West Cedar StBoston, MA 02114
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471 Commonwealth Ave
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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58 S Russell St, Unit 2
58 S Russell StBoston, MA 02114
63 Frankfort St
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134 Princeton St
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471 Commonwealth Ave
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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471 Commonwealth Ave
471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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30 Anderson St
30 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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38 Anderson St
38 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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150 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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24 Mount Vernon St
24 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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Barnes School Apartments
127 Marion StBoston, MA 02128
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492 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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130 Bowdoin StBoston, MA 02108
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215 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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96 Saint Botolph St
96 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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196 St. Botolph St
196 St. Botolph StBoston, MA 02115
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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 | $2,892 | $1,500 | $8,447 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,591 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,806 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,534 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,441 | $4,000 | $8,500 |
| Waterfront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $7,000 | $9,800 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ priced from $1,700. New Castle Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,723. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| New Castle Court | Newcastle | Studio,1BA | $1,723 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,737 |
| Burbank Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,847 |
| 15-25 Hemenway St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,998 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, MA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cumberland St, Unit 3 | 16 Cumberland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 116 Marlborough St, Unit 7 | 116 Marlborough St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 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 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 268 Newbury St, Unit 2 | 268 Newbury St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
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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 $1,998.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Waterfront costs $3,650.
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 116 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 $405 which is $3,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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