Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Broadway Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,575 (39 Rentals)

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135 W 8th St
$2,300 - $4,500

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Base Rent$2,300 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $4,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

135 W 8th St

135 W 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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130 W 8th St
$2,300 - $4,500

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Base Rent$2,300 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $4,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

130 W 8th St

130 W 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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748 E 4th St, Unit G
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

748 E 4th St, Unit G

748 E 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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517 E Broadway, Unit 2
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

517 E Broadway, Unit 2

517 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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52 W Broadway
$2,460 - $4,060

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Base Rent$2,460 - $4,060

Total Monthly Price$2,460 - $4,060
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

52 W Broadway

52 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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181 Bowen St, Unit 1
$2,495

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Base Rent$2,495

Total Monthly Price$2,495
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

181 Bowen St, Unit 1

181 Bowen StBoston, MA 02127
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377 Dorchester St, Unit 2
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 19

377 Dorchester St, Unit 2

377 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 377 Dorchester St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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377 Dorchester St

BostonMA02127
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528 Dorchester Ave, Unit 2
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

528 Dorchester Ave, Unit 2

528 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02127
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65 I St
$2,600 - $3,500

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Base Rent$2,600 - $3,500

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $3,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

65 I St

65 I StBoston, MA 02127
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12 Mitchell St
$2,600 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,600 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Mitchell St

12 Mitchell StBoston, MA 02127
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559 Dorchester Ave
$2,650 - $2,800

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Base Rent$2,650 - $2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,650 - $2,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

559 Dorchester Ave

559 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02127
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property at 21-35 W 2nd St
$2,676 - $3,058

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,544
Required Monthly Fees$132

Total Monthly Price$2,676
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 24
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21-35 W 2nd St

BostonMA02127
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1400 Columbia Rd
$2,700 - $3,700

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Base Rent$2,700 - $3,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700 - $3,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1400 Columbia Rd

1400 Columbia RdBoston, 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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The Signal Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Signal Building

154 W Second StBoston, MA 02127
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144 Old Colony Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

144 Old Colony Ave

142-144 Old Colony AveBoston, MA 02127
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400 West Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 West Broadway

400 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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36 Emerson St
$1,575 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,575 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,575 - $1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

36 Emerson St

36 Emerson StSouth Boston, MA 02127
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1410 Columbia
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$2,600 - $3,850

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Base Rent$2,600 - $3,850

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $3,850
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1410 Columbia

1410 Columbia RdSouth Boston, MA 02127
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538 E Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

538 E Broadway

538 E BroadwaySouth Boston, MA 02127
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SOBO Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SOBO Place

55 W 5th StSouth Boston, MA 02127
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West Broadway, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Broadway, MA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Broadway area is the $0.35 price per square foot 525 E 3rd St Model at 525 E 3rd St, Unit 3F in the in the West Broadway neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value West Broadway apartment is the 849 E 3rd St Model at 849 E 3rd St, Unit 3 starting at $4,000 with a $0.40 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 St, Unit 3F525 E 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.35
849 E 3rd St, Unit 3849 E 3rd St3BR,1BA$0.40
115 W 7th St, Unit 2115 W 7th St2BR,1BA$0.36
474 E 7th St474 E 7th St2BR,1.5BA$0.39
190 L St190 L St2BR,1BA$0.40
63 I St, Unit 163 I St3BR,1BA$0.36
174 Bolton St, Unit 3174 Bolton St2BR,1BA$0.36
748 E 4th St, Unit G748 E 4th St1BR,1BA$0.24
517 E Broadway, Unit 2517 E Broadway1BR,1BA$0.25
3 Grimes St, Unit 23 Grimes St1BR,1BA$0.26

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West Broadway, Boston, MA

Ranked #88

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Broadway Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Broadway Apartment is $2,750 at 1410 Columbia.

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