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property at 91 Bolton St

91 Bolton St, Unit 1

91 Bolton St
BostonMA02127
property at 158 Cottage St

158 Cottage St

BostonMA02128
property at 829 Broadway

829 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
property at 36-40 Orange St

36-40 Orange St

ChelseaMA02150
property at 86 Charles St

86 Charles St, Unit 2

86 Charles St
BostonMA02114
property at 34 Trident Ave

34 Trident Ave

WinthropMA02152
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East Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 11/15/2025

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$5,000$1,175180

Cheapest Available East Boston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Boston, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,445. 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$1,445
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Pratt Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,869
176 BroadwayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA and Nearby

As of November 15, 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
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St, Unit 350 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in East Boston?

There are currently 2476 Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $17,687. There are also 1075 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Boston ranging from $900 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Boston ranges from $900 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,143.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Boston range from $1,100 to $13,540, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,110 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,534.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.