
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milton Center Neighborhood of Milton, MA from $1,200 (36 Rentals)
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1523 River St

Room in Shared 5 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

Stony Brook Commons

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1140 River St

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194 Fairmount Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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763 Truman Pkwy, Unit 3, Unit 3

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800 Hyde Park Ave
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1137 Washington St

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Fairlawn Estates at the T

491 Huntington Ave

14 Davison St

24 Cornell St

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5 River St

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68 Readville St, Unit A, Unit A

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21 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 201, Unit 201

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65 Wood Ave, Unit 10, Unit 10
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1305 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 211, Unit 211

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68 Readville St, Unit 2, Unit 2

580 Cummins Hwy

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The Proof

10 Thorn

31 June St

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31 June St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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The Foley Senior Residences (62 and Older)
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605 Truman Hwy

Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community

770 Cummins Hwy

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430 River

204 Neponset Valley Pky

5 River St, Unit A, Unit A

River House

760 Cummins Highway
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Milton Center, Milton, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milton Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Center Studio Apartments | $2,094 | $1,483 | $2,682 |
| Milton Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,621 | $4,650 |
| Milton Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $1,951 | $6,190 |
| Milton Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $2,800 | $5,595 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Milton Center Neighborhood of Milton, MA.
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Cheapest Available Milton Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milton Center area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR priced from $1,483. Stony Brook Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Milton Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Stony Brook Commons | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Fairlawn Estates at the T | S2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income Restrictions | Studio,1BA | $2,219 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milton Center, MA
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milton Center area is the $0.32 price per square foot 39 Austin St Model at 39 Austin St, Unit 104 in the in the Brush Hill neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Milton Center apartment is the 55 Gordon Ave Model at 55 Gordon Ave, Unit #2 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the Brush Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milton Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Austin St, Unit 104 | 39 Austin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 55 Gordon Ave, Unit #2 | 55 Gordon Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 26 Babson St, Unit 1 | 26 Babson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 | 36 Lexington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 4843 Washington St, Unit #1 | 4843 Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 106 Brook road, Unit 2 | 106 Brook road | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 714 Cummins Hwy | 714 Cummins Hwy | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milton Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Milton Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milton Center is under $2,219.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milton Center?
The cheapest apartment in Milton Center is The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR which is listed at $1,621, while the average apartment in Milton Center costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milton Center?
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 12 regular apartments in Milton Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Milton Center?
Cheap apartments in Milton Center have an average cost of $356 which is $4,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milton Center.
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