Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbine Cliffs Neighborhood of Milton, MA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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property at 466 River St

$1,737 - $2,234

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$1,737

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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466 River St

BostonMA02126
property at 116 River St

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 River St

BostonMA02126
property at 760 Cummins Hwy

$2,000 - $2,500

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126

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80 Richmond St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Richmond St.

80 Richmond StDorchester, MA 02124
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property at 760 Cummins Hwy

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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760 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
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498 Norfolk
1 Bedroom Apartments

498 Norfolk

498 Norfolk StMattapan, MA 02126

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430 River
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 River

430 River StMattapan, MA 02126

Columbine Cliffs, Milton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbine Cliffs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbine Cliffs area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 430 River priced from $2,025. 498 Norfolk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Columbine Cliffs apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2,025
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
Fairlawn Estates at the TS2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income RestrictionsStudio,1BA$2,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbine Cliffs, MA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbine Cliffs area is the $1.98 price per square foot 7 Wilmington Ave Model at 7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston in the in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Columbine Cliffs apartment is the 25 Oak St Model at 25 Oak St, Unit 1 starting at $3,300 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Brush Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbine Cliffs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston7 Wilmington Ave3BR,1BA$1.98
25 Oak St, Unit 125 Oak St3BR,1BA$2.64
57 Rexford St, Unit 257 Rexford St2BR,1BA$2.48
106 Brook road, Unit Unit 2106 Brook road3BR,1BA$2.83
58 River St, Unit 558 River St1BR,1BA$2.40
167 Delhi St, Unit 3167 Delhi St2BR,1BA$2.77
70 Tennis2BR2BR,1BA$2.86
Baker Chocolate Factory1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.91
430 River1BR1BR,1BA$2.53
498 NorfolkSpacious and Sunny 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbine Cliffs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbine Cliffs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbine Cliffs is under $2,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbine Cliffs?

The cheapest apartment in Columbine Cliffs is 430 River which is listed at $2,025, while the average apartment in Columbine Cliffs costs $3,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbine Cliffs?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Columbine Cliffs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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