Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA from $700 (146 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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142 Gove St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

142 Gove St

142 Gove 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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145 Princeton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 Princeton St

145 Princeton StEast Boston, MA 02128
property at 890 Broadway

$900

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890 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
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28 Orleans St
$900 - $1,100
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

28 Orleans St

28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 124 Bowdoin St

$1,500

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$1,500
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Bowdoin St

BostonMA02108

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property at 15 Snow Hill St

$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

15 Snow Hill St
BostonMA02113

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026

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$7,200$1,225137

Cheapest Available East Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 16 5th in the Ferryway neighborhood priced from $1,525. 10 Yeamans St in the West Revere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 5th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,525
10 Yeamans St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,625
7INKCentury4BR,2BA$1,694
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The AbbyStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
The WilletStudio - 506Studio,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Boston area is the $0.03 price per square foot 141 Cottage St Model at 141 Cottage St, Unit 2 in the in the Airport neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Boston apartment is the 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the Ferryway 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.
141 Cottage St, Unit 2141 Cottage St4BR,1BA$0.03
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
720 Bennington St, Unit 207720 Bennington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
504 E Broadway504 E BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.20
3 Nichols St, Unit 23 Nichols St1BR,1BA$0.20

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Boston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Boston is at 16 5th listed at $1,525.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Boston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Boston Apartment is $1,700 at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Boston is starting from $2,244 at Pratt Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Boston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Boston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,753.

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