Cheap Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, MA from $700 (267 Rentals)

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property at 890 Broadway

$900

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890 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
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24 Crawford St, Unit 3rd flr
$1,000
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$1,000

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24 Crawford St, Unit 3rd flr

24 Crawford StBoston, MA 02121
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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495

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Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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388 Meridian St, Unit #2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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388 Meridian St, Unit #2

388 Meridian StBoston, MA 02128
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42 Irwin St
$1,100 - $1,200
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$1,100 - $1,200

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$1,100 - $1,200
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42 Irwin St

42 Irwin StWinthrop, MA 02152
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36 Calumet St
$1,200 - $3,900
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$1,200 - $3,900

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$1,200 - $3,900
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

36 Calumet St

36 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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property at 1057 Saratoga St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1057 Saratoga St
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property at 136 Homestead St

$1,200

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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121
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43 Parkton Rd
$1,220 - $4,750
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$1,220 - $4,750

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43 Parkton Rd

43 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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40 Forest St
$1,250 - $5,000
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$1,250 - $5,000

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$1,250 - $5,000
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

40 Forest St

40 Forest StBoston, MA 02119
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101 Orleans St
$1,300 - $1,400
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$1,300 - $1,400

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$1,300 - $1,400
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101 Orleans St

101 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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28 Chester St
$1,350 - $4,000
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$1,350 - $4,000

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28 Chester St

28 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

26 Lake Shore TerBoston, MA 02135
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, MA

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Suffolk County area is the $0.05 price per square foot 257 Savin Hill Ave Model at 257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Columbia Point neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Suffolk County apartment is the 28 Yeamans St Model at 28 Yeamans St, Unit 2 starting at $2,250 with a $0.02 price per square foot in the West Revere neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Suffolk County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
257 Savin Hill Ave, Unit 2257 Savin Hill Ave1BR,1BA$0.05
28 Yeamans St, Unit 228 Yeamans St1BR,1BA$0.02
28 Linden St, Unit a28 Linden St4BR,2BA$0.03
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
720 Bennington St, Unit 207720 Bennington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
34 Edwin St, Unit #334 Edwin St1BR,1BA$0.19
1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31460 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.17
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Suffolk County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Suffolk County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Suffolk County is at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR listed at $1,483.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Suffolk County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Suffolk County Apartment is $1,621 at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Suffolk County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Suffolk County is starting from $1,301 at Jackson Commons II.

What is the most affordable Suffolk County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Suffolk County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,818.

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