Cheap Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, MA from $700 (240 Rentals)
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424 Bowdoin St, Unit 1

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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 3

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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B

20 Highgate St
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22 Highgate St

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21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1

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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

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148 Washington St, Unit 2

28 Tip Top St

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74 Moraine St, Unit 2
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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1

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Jackson Commons II

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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1

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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

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16 Glenville Ave, Unit 2

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72 Leicester St

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston
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7 Harvard Ter, Unit 2

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27 Woodward St, Unit 3

26 Tip Top St

19 Chase St

7 Harvard Ter

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36 Priesing St, Unit 2

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42 Irwin St, Unit 1

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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3

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180 Calumet St, Unit #2
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33 Thornton St

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21 Melville Ave

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24 Highgate St, Unit 203

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16 Highgate St, Unit 203

RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom in Jamai

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Suffolk County, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Suffolk County?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Suffolk County Studio Apartments | $2,669 | $1,200 | $6,168 |
| Suffolk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,023 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,053 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,853 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,043 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,221 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Suffolk County Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Chase St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Jackson Commons II | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,301 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, MA
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Suffolk County area is the $0.19 price per square foot 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Suffolk County apartment is the 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,975 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Suffolk County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 | 592 Cambridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 | 64 Woodstock Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 22 Shepard St, Unit B | 22 Shepard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1B | 38 Crescent Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.09 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 208 | 1114 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Higgins St, Unit A | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 19 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 | 19 Woodstock Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Suffolk County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Suffolk County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Suffolk County is under $1,301.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Suffolk County?
The cheapest apartment in Suffolk County is Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in Suffolk County costs $15,167.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Suffolk County?
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 316 regular apartments in Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County?
Cheap apartments in Suffolk County have an average cost of $157 which is $15,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Suffolk County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Trey Huguley
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