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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now14 Horace St
14 Horace StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,250
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42 Irwin St, Unit 2
42 Irwin StWinthrop, MA 02152
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$1,275
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,400
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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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$1,400
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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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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 16, 2026Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston
1061 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Bath in East Boston!
695 Bennington StBoston, MA 02128
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
40 Cottage Park Rd
WinthropMA02152
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,525
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFurnished Private Bedroom in South Boston
86 Marine RdBoston, MA 02127
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$1,550
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1047 Saratoga StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,575
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36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,600
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,600
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$1,600
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621 E 8th St, Unit 13A
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,625
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Furnished private bedroom with private ensuite bath
621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02128
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$1,700
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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room
37 Oak StBoston, MA 02111
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48 Harvard St, Unit 3
48 Harvard StChelsea, MA 02150
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
93 Orange St
ChelseaMA02150
68 Beach Rd
WinthropMA02152
25 Oakland Ave
EverettMA02149
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$1,800
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129 Bradstreet Ave, Unit 3
129 Bradstreet AveRevere, MA 02151
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston
36 Emerson StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,850
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117A Hawthorne St, Unit 3
117A Hawthorne StChelsea, MA 02150
303 Princeton St
BostonMA02128
149 Nichols St
EverettMA02149
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Box District
22 Gerrish AveChelsea, MA 02150
103 Shurtleff St
ChelseaMA02150
10 Yeamans St
RevereMA02151
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$1,875
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston
349 W 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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$1,895 - $2,095
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now176 Broadway
176 BroadwayRevere, MA 02151
33 Medford St
ChelseaMA02150
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95 Orange St
ChelseaMA02150
26 Beacon St
ChelseaMA02150
175 Washington St
ChelseaMA02150
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33 Medford St, Unit 3
33 Medford StChelsea, MA 02150
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28 Chelsea St
28 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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178 Mountain Ave, Unit 2
178 Mountain AveRevere, MA 02151
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300 Commandants WayChelsea, MA 02150
185 Marion St
BostonMA02128
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East Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| East Boston Studio Apartments | $2,730 | $1,495 | $8,267 |
| East Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| East Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,854 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| East Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,414 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| East Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,799 | $1,534 | $10,000+ |
| East Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,444 | $2,800 | $7,995 |
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Getting Around East Boston, MA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
75 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Boston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Boston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Boston is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Boston?
The cheapest apartment in East Boston is 14 Horace St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Boston costs $5,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Boston?
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 2 regular apartments in East Boston 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 East Boston?
Cheap apartments in East Boston have an average cost of $1,450 which is $3,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Boston.
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.