Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA from $700 (100 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
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

211 Princeton St, Unit 1

211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 40 Cottage Park Rd

40 Cottage Park Rd

WinthropMA02152

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property at 104 Beacon St

104 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 16 5th St

16 5th St

ChelseaMA02150
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621 E 8th St, Unit 13A
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

621 E 8th St, Unit 13A

621 E 8th StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 102 Beacon St

102 Beacon St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 14 Monument Sq

14 Monument Sq

BostonMA02129

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property at 93 Orange St

93 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 55 Walnut Ave

55 Walnut Ave

RevereMA02151
property at 68 Beach Rd

68 Beach Rd

WinthropMA02152
property at 52 Washington Ave

52 Washington Ave

ChelseaMA02150
property at 52 Washington St

52 Washington St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 220 Winthrop St

220 Winthrop St

WinthropMA02152
property at 25 Oakland Ave

25 Oakland Ave

EverettMA02149

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property at 75 Winthrop St

75 Winthrop St

EverettMA02149
property at 303 Princeton St

303 Princeton St

BostonMA02128
property at 52 Washington

52 Washington

ChelseaMA02150
property at 103 Shurtleff St

103 Shurtleff St

ChelseaMA02150

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 12/10/2025

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$5,250$2,100112

Cheapest Available East Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 14 Horace St in the Waterfront neighborhood priced from $1,100. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,448. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14 Horace St31BR,1BA$1,100
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,448
87-90 Win0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Boston apartment is the 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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.
18 Parmenter St, Unit 118 Parmenter St1BR,1BA$0.20
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
8 Curtis St, Unit 68 Curtis St1BR,1BA$0.20
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,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
11 Anderson St, Unit 2##11 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20

Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Boston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Boston is at 87-90 Win listed at $1,695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Boston Apartment is $1,100 at 14 Horace St.

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 $1,448.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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