Cheap Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, MA from $700 (288 Rentals)

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28 Orleans St
$870 - $1,120
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$870 - $1,120

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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31

28 Orleans St

28 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 34 Arlington St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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34 Arlington St

BostonMA02135
property at 890 Broadway

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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890 Broadway

ChelseaMA02150
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Jackson Commons II
$1,093 - $1,495
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$1,093 - $1,495

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jackson Commons II

1542 Columbus AveRoxbury, MA 02119
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property at 136 Homestead St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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136 Homestead St

BostonMA02121

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923 Beacon St
$1,299 - $6,400
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$1,299 - $6,400

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923 Beacon St

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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848 Huntington Ave
$1,300 - $4,000
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$1,300 - $4,000

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848 Huntington Ave

848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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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
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

101 Orleans St

101 Orleans StBoston, MA 02128
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property at 108 Wilmington Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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108 Wilmington Ave

BostonMA02124

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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Cheapest Available Suffolk County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Commons II2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,301

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, MA

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Suffolk County area is the $0.20 price per square foot 90 Brainerd Rd Model at 90 Brainerd Rd in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Suffolk County apartment is the 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 starting at $1,950 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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.
90 Brainerd Rd90 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
105 Jersey St, Unit 5105 Jersey StStudio ,1BA$0.20
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
720 Bennington St, Unit 207720 Bennington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
27 Woodstock Ave, Unit 627 Woodstock AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
67 Gordon St67 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
767 Broadway, Unit #4767 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.19
34 Edwin St, Unit #334 Edwin St1BR,1BA$0.20
166 Kelton St166 Kelton StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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 $1,350 at 21 Sudan St.

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 $1,304.

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