Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Broadway Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,500 (70 Rentals)

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8 G St
$1,995
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$1,995

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Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

8 G St

8 G StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 338 W Broadway

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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338 W Broadway

BostonMA02127
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375 Dorchester St
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
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375 Dorchester St

375 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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382 Dorchester St
$2,150 - $2,350
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$2,150 - $2,350

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$2,150 - $2,350
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

382 Dorchester St

382 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 531 E 8th St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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531 E 8th St

BostonMA02127

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property at 61 Gates St

$2,300 - $3,500

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$2,300

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61 Gates St

BostonMA02127
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574 Dorchester Ave
$2,350 - $2,450
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$2,350 - $2,450

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574 Dorchester Ave

574 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02127
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4 Leeds St
$2,350 - $2,450
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$2,350 - $2,450

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$2,350 - $2,450
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4 Leeds St

4 Leeds StBoston, MA 02127
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377 Dorchester St
$2,350 - $2,450
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$2,350 - $2,450

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$2,350 - $2,450
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377 Dorchester St

377 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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605 Dorchester Ave
$2,400
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$2,400

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605 Dorchester Ave

605 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02127
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748 E 4th St, Unit G
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

748 E 4th St, Unit G

748 E 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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11 Carpenter St
$2,450 - $2,850
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$2,450 - $2,850

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$2,450 - $2,850
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11 Carpenter St

11 Carpenter StBoston, MA 02127
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West Broadway, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Broadway, MA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Broadway area is the $0.34 price per square foot 525 E 3rd St Model at 525 E 3rd St in the in the West Broadway neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value West Broadway apartment is the 115 W 7th St Model at 115 W 7th St, Unit 2 starting at $3,600 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the West Broadway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Broadway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
525 E 3rd St525 E 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.34
115 W 7th St, Unit 2115 W 7th St2BR,1BA$0.36
10 Boston St10 Boston St2BR,1BA$0.35
190 L St190 L St3BR,1BA$0.40
65 Preble St65 Preble St2BR,1BA$0.29
151 O St, Unit 1151 O St1BR,1BA$0.29
48 Woodward St, Unit #248 Woodward St4BR,2BA$0.58
66 Middle St66 Middle St3BR,1BA$0.36
157 M St, Unit 1157 M St3BR,2BA$0.51
504 E Broadway504 E BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.20

Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Top Neighborhoods Near Boston Colleges and Universities

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West Broadway, Boston, MA

Ranked #72

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Broadway Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Broadway?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Broadway is at West Square Apartments listed at $2,735.

Expert Rental Resources

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