Cheap Homes for Rent in Milton, MA from $800 (28 Rentals)

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property at 61 Lithgow St

$1,000

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$1,000

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

61 Lithgow St

BostonMA02124

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property at 78 Houghton St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78 Houghton St, Unit 2, Unit 2

78 Houghton St
BostonMA02122

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property at 4 Westville St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Westville St, Unit r, Unit r

4 Westville St
BostonMA02124
property at 21 Linden St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Linden St

QuincyMA02170
property at 324 Granite St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

324 Granite St, Unit A, Unit A

324 Granite St
QuincyMA02169
property at 1943 Dorchester Ave

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1943 Dorchester Ave

BostonMA02124
property at 770 Cummins Hwy

$2,000 - $2,800

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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770 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126

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Milton, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Milton, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR in the Brush Hill neighborhood priced from $1,483. 215 Adams Street in the Quincy Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Milton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
215 Adams StreetStudio (includes heat and hot water)Studio,1BA$1,750
J.E. Furnished Apartments of QuincyFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Quincy CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,911
Elmwood ParkOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
1943 DOT AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milton, MA and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milton area is the $0.26 price per square foot 230 Fuller St Model at 230 Fuller St in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Milton apartment is the 617 Hyde Park Ave Model at 617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 price per square foot in the Mount Hope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
230 Fuller St230 Fuller St1BR,1BA$0.26
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
39 Austin St, Unit 10439 Austin St1BR,1BA$0.32
170 Summit Ave, Unit 2170 Summit Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
16 Victory Rd, Unit 116 Victory Rd2BR,1BA$0.22
30 Mount Hope St, Unit 230 Mount Hope St3BR,1BA$0.29
617 Hyde Park Ave, Unit #1617 Hyde Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
62 Carruth St, Unit #262 Carruth St3BR,1BA$0.29
4412 Washington St, Unit #24412 Washington St3BR,1BA$0.28
81 Florence St, Unit #181 Florence St3BR,1.5BA$0.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Milton

What type of rentals are currently available in Milton?

There are currently 1053 Apartments for Rent in Milton, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $17,627. There are also 333 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Milton ranging from $850 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Milton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Milton ranges from $850 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,038.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Milton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Milton range from $2,500 to $7,922, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,360 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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