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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now14 Horace St
14 Horace StBoston, MA 02128
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (95 Rentals)
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now7INK
217 Albany StBoston, MA 02118
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
2 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
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14 Monument Sq
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Furnished private bedroom with private ens
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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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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$1,700 - $6,800
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Westland Avenue Apartments
70 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$1,713 - $1,998
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Studio Apartments Available Now35 @ EightSixty
860 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Furnished private bedroom with private ens
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20Furnished private bedroom with private ens
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Cha
9 Hancock StBoston, MA 02129
838 Saratoga St
BostonMA02128
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464 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
464 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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468 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
468 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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457 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
457 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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459 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
459 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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483 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12
483 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$1,900
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
349 W Fourth StBoston, MA 02127
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720 Bennington St, Unit 207
720 Bennington StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,950 - $7,500
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Symphony Road Apartments
40-42 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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769 Tremont St, Unit 2
769 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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28 Chelsea St
28 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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461 Massachusetts Ave
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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287 W 5th St, Unit 1
287 W 5th StBoston, MA 02127
185 Marion St
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389 Beacon St, Unit 6
389 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2
117 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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11 Anderson St, Unit 2##
11 Anderson StBoston, MA 02114
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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18 Parmenter St, Unit 1
18 Parmenter StBoston, MA 02113
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
237 Lexington St
BostonMA02128
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12 Boston St, Unit 3
12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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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 | $2,815 | $1,600 | $7,751 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,020 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,896 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,836 | $1,534 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,280 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,767 | $4,500 | $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 1 Bed unit found at 14 Horace St priced from $1,100. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,448. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Horace St | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 7INK | Georgia | 3BR,2BA | $1,448 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, MA
As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $0.18 price per square foot 114 Perkins St Model at 114 Perkins St, Unit 5 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 11 Anderson St Model at 11 Anderson St, Unit 2## starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Financial District 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. |
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| 114 Perkins St, Unit 5 | 114 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 11 Anderson St, Unit 2## | 11 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 | 18 Parmenter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 55 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 55 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 177 Beacon St, Unit 23 | 177 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 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 | $0.21 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 51 Hemenway St, Unit 3 | 51 Hemenway St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
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Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
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Biking is convenient for most trips
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100 / 100
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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 $1,713.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is 14 Horace St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Waterfront costs $10,500.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in Waterfront have an average cost of $278 which is $10,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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