Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Broadway Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,400 (24 Rentals)

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property at 501 E Broadway

$1,750 - $1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

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501 E Broadway

BostonMA02127
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598 E Broadway, Unit Apt #2
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

598 E Broadway, Unit Apt #2

598 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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property at 4-12 Humboldt Pl

$2,395

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$2,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

4-12 Humboldt Pl

BostonMA02127
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748 E 4th St, Unit G
$2,400
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

748 E 4th St, Unit G

748 E 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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202 H Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

202 H Street

202-206 H StBoston, MA 02127
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538 E Broadway
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538 E Broadway

538 E BroadwaySouth Boston, MA 02127

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West Broadway, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Broadway Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Square ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,735
1410 ColumbiaOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Broadway, MA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Broadway area is the $0.40 price per square foot 190 L St Model at 190 L St in the in the West Broadway neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value West Broadway apartment is the 65 Preble St Model at 65 Preble St starting at $2,900 with a $0.29 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.
190 L St190 L St2BR,1BA$0.40
65 Preble St65 Preble St2BR,1BA$0.29
66 Middle St66 Middle St3BR,1BA$0.36
157 M St, Unit 1157 M St3BR,2BA$0.51
241 W 3rd St, Unit ##R241 W 3rd St5BR,3.5BA$0.85
517 E Broadway, Unit 2517 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.25
527 E 3rd St, Unit 3527 E 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.30
3 Grimes St, Unit 23 Grimes St1BR,1BA$0.26
219 I St, Unit 1219 I St4BR,3BA$0.57
1434 Columbia Rd, Unit 21434 Columbia Rd2BR,2BA$1.56

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West Broadway, 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 Cheap West Broadway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Broadway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Broadway is under $2,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Broadway?

The cheapest apartment in West Broadway is 1410 Columbia which is listed at $2,775, while the average apartment in West Broadway costs $7,750.

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