
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milton Center Neighborhood of Milton, MA from $1,000 (46 Rentals)
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58 Parkway Crescent

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47 Orlando St, Unit 47 0rlando st Room 3

Room in Shared 5 bed/1 bath home in Harvard Square (Cambridge), Unit A

The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR

Stony Brook Commons

760 Cummins Hwy

700 Cummins Hwy

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837 River St
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194 Fairmount Ave, Unit 1

100 Readville St

68 Readville St, Unit 1

2 Prescott St, Unit 1

491 Huntington Ave

24 Cornell St

180 Dana Ave

800 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 37

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Fairlawn Estates at the T
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1305 HYDE PARK

180 Dana Ave, Unit 3

800 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 22

47 Cedar St

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The Proof

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196 Reservation Rd, Unit 2

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62 Maple St, Unit 2

196 Reservation Rd

7 Oakcrest Rd
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10-20 Thorn St

11 Bateman St

25 Weybosset St, Unit 1

6 Violante St

654 Metropolitan Ave

82 Blake St

87 Glendower Rd

Georgetowne Homes

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

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Oliva at Lower Mills

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430 River

204 Neponset Valley Pky

3 Weston St

800 Hyde Park Ave

790 Hyde Park Ave
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760 Cummins Highway
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 | $2,150 | $1,483 | $2,682 |
| Milton Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $1,621 | $4,641 |
| Milton Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $1,951 | $4,850 |
| Milton Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,152 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Milton Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $1,000 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 46 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 $1,920. 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 | $1,920 |
| 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 | $2,303 |
| The Proof | JR2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,460 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milton Center, MA
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milton Center area is the $1.65 price per square foot 26 Babson St Model at 26 Babson St, Unit 1 in the in the Columbine Cliffs neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Milton Center apartment is the 36 Lexington Ave Model at 36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $1.87 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Babson St, Unit 1 | 26 Babson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 | 36 Lexington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 196 Reservation Rd, Unit 2 | 196 Reservation Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 3 Mamelon Cir, Unit 2 | 3 Mamelon Cir | 3BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 1488 Hyde Park Ave, Unit 2 | 1488 Hyde Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Schoolhouse at Lower Mills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 14 Grew Hill Rd, Unit 2 | 14 Grew Hill Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 430 River | Beautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square! | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
| 47 Orlando St, Unit 47 0rlando st Room 3 | 47 Orlando St | 4BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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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 $2,460.
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 $3,000.
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 4 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 $484 which is $2,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milton Center.
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