Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA from $700 (90 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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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
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

102 W 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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property at 1 Heard St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Heard St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 68 Beach Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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68 Beach Rd

WinthropMA02152
property at 34 Franklin Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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34 Franklin Ave

RevereMA02151
property at 52 Washington St

$1,695 - $1,750

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$1,695

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$1,695

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52 Washington St

ChelseaMA02150

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140 Bennington St, Unit 2
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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140 Bennington St, Unit 2

140 Bennington StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 61 Crescent St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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61 Crescent St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 14 Yeamans St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Yeamans St

RevereMA02151
property at 52 Washington

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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52 Washington

ChelseaMA02150
property at 185 Marion St

$1,750 - $1,950

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$1,750

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$1,750

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185 Marion St

BostonMA02128
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10 Harvard St
$1,800 - $1,850
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$1,800 - $1,850

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$1,800 - $1,850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

10 Harvard St

10 Harvard StEverett, MA 02149
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312 Shirley St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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312 Shirley St

312 Shirley StWinthrop, MA 02152
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property at 75 Winthrop St

$1,820

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$1,820

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$1,820

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75 Winthrop St

EverettMA02149
property at 303 Princeton St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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303 Princeton St

BostonMA02128
property at 149 Nichols St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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149 Nichols St

EverettMA02149
property at 124 Atlantic Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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124 Atlantic Ave

RevereMA02151
property at 2 Elmwood St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Elmwood St

EverettMA02149
property at 175 Washington St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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175 Washington St

ChelseaMA02150
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43 Hancock St
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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43 Hancock St

43 Hancock StEverett, MA 02149
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property at 17 Suffolk St

$1,850 - $3,000

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$1,850

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$1,850

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17 Suffolk St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 10 Yeamans St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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10 Yeamans St

RevereMA02151
property at 101 Brooks St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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101 Brooks St

BostonMA02128
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767 Broadway, Unit #4
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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767 Broadway, Unit #4

767 BroadwayChelsea, MA 02150
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property at 147 Meridian St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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147 Meridian St

BostonMA02128

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/20/2026

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$5,000$1,700195

Cheapest Available East Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,531. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKImpact4BR,2BA$1,531
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
87-90 Win0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Boston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value East Boston apartment is the 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 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.
54 S Russell St, Unit 654 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
720 Bennington St, Unit 207720 Bennington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
767 Broadway, Unit #4767 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.19

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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 87-90 Win listed at $1,750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Boston Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.

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 $2,295 at 176 Broadway.

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 $1,595.

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