
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 02116 ZIP Code of Boston, MA from $300 (14 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 02116?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
02116 Studio Apartments | $2,670 | $1,795 | $13,000 |
02116 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,575 | $1,517 | $10,389 |
02116 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,819 | $2,000 | $22,053 |
02116 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,210 | $2,600 | $18,900 |
02116 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,340 | $1,500 | $15,200 |
02116 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $950 | $9,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 02116 ZIP Code Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in 02116?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 02116 is under $1,285.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in 02116?
The cheapest apartment in 02116 is College View which is listed at $1,129, while the average apartment in 02116 costs $2,187.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 02116?
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 95 regular apartments in 02116 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 02116?
Cheap apartments in 02116 have an average cost of $765 which is $1,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 02116.
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