
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, MA from $500 (170 Rentals)
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424 Bowdoin St, Unit 1

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19 Farrington Ave, Unit #24

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38 Crescent Ave

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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 3

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38 Crescent Ave, Unit 1
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7 Linden St

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21 Linden St

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192 Washington St, Unit 1

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2 Humboldt Ave, Unit 3B

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26 Washburn St, Unit 2

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21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1

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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton
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9 Anson St, Unit 2a
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12 York St, Unit 1

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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1

Jackson Commons II

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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1

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16 Glenville Ave, Unit 2

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15 Centervale Park, Unit #1

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59 Calumet St, Unit 3
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259 North St, Unit 2

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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

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259 North St

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33 Thornton St

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848 Huntington Ave, Unit 3

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259 North St, Unit 2B
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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 | $2,618 | $900 | $6,550 |
Suffolk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $840 | $10,000+ |
Suffolk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,746 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
Suffolk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,055 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Suffolk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,741 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Suffolk County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,880 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
Suffolk County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,867 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Suffolk County Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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19 Chase St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, MA
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Suffolk County area is the $0.11 price per square foot 9 Anson St Model at 9 Anson St, Unit 2a in the in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Suffolk County apartment is the 7 Barrows St Model at 7 Barrows St, Unit 7B starting at $1,875 with a $0.19 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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9 Anson St, Unit 2a | 9 Anson St | 4BR,1BA | $0.11 |
7 Barrows St, Unit 7B | 7 Barrows St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
99 Warren St, Unit 16 | 99 Warren St | Studio ,1BA | $0.17 |
48 Harvard St, Unit 3 | 48 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
15 Higgins St, Unit A | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
15 Centervale Park, Unit #1 | 15 Centervale Park | 5BR,2BA | $0.13 |
17 Round Hill St, Unit #3 | 17 Round Hill St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
38 Crescent Ave | 38 Crescent Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.09 |
38 Linden St | 38 Linden St | Studio ,1BA | $0.17 |
23 Endicott Ave | 23 Endicott Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Suffolk County?
The cheapest apartment in Suffolk County is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Suffolk County costs $7,200.
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 379 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 $146 which is $7,054 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.

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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