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

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1140 River St
$1,950 - $2,075
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$1,950 - $2,075

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1140 River St

1140 River StBoston, MA 02136
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800 Hyde Park Ave
$2,200
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$2,200

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800 Hyde Park Ave

800 Hyde Park AveBoston, MA 02136
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property at 1137 Washington St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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1137 Washington St

BostonMA02124
property at 14 Davison St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Davison St

BostonMA02136
property at 24 Cornell St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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24 Cornell St

BostonMA02131
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65 Wood Ave, Unit 10, Unit 10
$2,325
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$2,325

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$2,325
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65 Wood Ave, Unit 10, Unit 10

65 Wood AveBoston, MA 02136
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property at 580 Cummins Hwy

$2,400 - $2,600

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$2,400

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$2,400

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580 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
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$2,441 - $5,595
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36-40 Sprague StHyde Park, MA 02136
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property at 31 June St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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31 June St

BostonMA02131
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Georgetowne Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetowne Homes

400 A Georgetowne DrHyde Park, MA 02136
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605 Truman Hwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

605 Truman Hwy

605 Truman HwyHyde Park, MA 02136
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property at 770 Cummins Hwy

$2,000 - $2,800

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$2,000

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770 Cummins Hwy

BostonMA02126
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Ledgewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ledgewood Apartments

731 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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430 River
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 River

430 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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204 Neponset Valley Pky
1 Bedroom Apartments

204 Neponset Valley Pky

204 Neponset Valley PkyHyde Park, MA 02136
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property at 5 River St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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5 River St, Unit A, Unit A

5 River St
BostonMA02126
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River House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River House

720 River StMattapan, MA 02126
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760 Cummins Highway
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

760 Cummins Highway

760 Cummins HwyMattapan, MA 02126

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Milton Center, Milton, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Stony Brook CommonsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,900
430 RiverBeautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square!1BR,1BA$2,100
Fairlawn Estates at the TS2 - Workforce Housing 80% - Income RestrictionsStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Austin St, Unit 10439 Austin St1BR,1BA$0.32
55 Gordon Ave, Unit #255 Gordon Ave2BR,1BA$0.34
26 Babson St, Unit 126 Babson St3BR,1BA$1.65
36 Lexington Ave, Unit 136 Lexington Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
4843 Washington St, Unit #14843 Washington St2BR,1BA$2.55
106 Brook road, Unit 2106 Brook road3BR,1BA$2.83
714 Cummins Hwy714 Cummins Hwy2BR,1BA$2.70
Schoolhouse at Lower Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.82
430 RiverBeautiful 1 Bedrooms in Mattapan Square!1BR,1BA$2.63
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio ,1BA$2.62

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Milton Center, Milton, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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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