Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA from $700 (99 Rentals)

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Bennington Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bennington Arms

720 Bennington StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Waldemar Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waldemar Ave

75 Waldemar AveEast Boston, MA 02128
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145 Princeton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 Princeton St

145 Princeton StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Coppersmith Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coppersmith Village

99 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 21 5th St

21 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 16 5th St

16 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 1047 Saratoga St

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Eas

1047 Saratoga St
BostonMA02128
property at 621 E 8th St

621 E 8th St

BostonMA02128
property at 15 Snow Hill St

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

15 Snow Hill St
BostonMA02113
property at 104 Beacon St

104 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 102 Beacon St

102 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 93 Orange St

93 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 68 Beach Rd

68 Beach Rd

WinthropMA02152
property at 86 Marine Rd

86 Marine Rd

BostonMA02127
property at 220 Winthrop St

220 Winthrop St

WinthropMA02152
property at 25 Oakland Ave

25 Oakland Ave

EverettMA02149
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312 Shirley St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
Studio Apartment Available Now

312 Shirley St

312 Shirley StWinthrop, MA 02152
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property at 4 Washington Ave

4 Washington Ave

ChelseaMA02150
property at 105 Shurtleff St

105 Shurtleff St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 52 Washington Ave

52 Washington Ave

ChelseaMA02150
property at 101 Shurtleff St

101 Shurtleff St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 52 Washington

52 Washington

ChelseaMA02150
property at 149 Nichols St

149 Nichols St

EverettMA02149
property at 52 Washington St

52 Washington St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 103 Shurtleff St

103 Shurtleff St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 10 Yeamans St

10 Yeamans St

RevereMA02151

East Boston, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 11/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Boston, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Boston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Eagle Hill$4,500$1,175187

Cheapest Available East Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Boston, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,479. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,479
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800
Pratt Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Boston area is the $0.17 price per square foot 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value East Boston apartment is the 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Boston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
18 Parmenter St, Unit 118 Parmenter St1BR,1BA$0.19
24 Phillips St, Unit 124 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.20
11 Anderson St, Unit 211 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Hancock St43 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
40 Anderson St, Unit 540 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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East Boston Overview

Known for its picturesque views of both the Boston Harbor and the city skyline, East Boston is home to one of the largest airports in the area and many trendy restaurants and eclectic stores. You can enjoy the views and unique neighborhood in style from your apartment in East Boston.

Why live in East Boston, MA?

Residents of East Boston can enjoy the best of both worlds as the city is a mix of urban and suburban life. The downtown area is filled with an eclectic dining life, world-class shopping, cozy coffee shops, and a wide array of dining options. The public school system is above average in terms of college preparation, test scores, and social opportunities. There are plenty of job opportunities for both white-collar and blue-collar workers.á

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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

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 $1,869.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Boston?

The cheapest apartment in East Boston is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in East Boston costs $4,500.

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 $1,160 which is $3,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Boston.

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