Cheap Homes for Rent in Cottage Hill Neighborhood of Winthrop, MA from $1,500 (30 Rentals)

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property at 600 Shirley St

$2,300

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$2,300

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

600 Shirley St, Unit 9

600 Shirley St
WinthropMA02152
property at 900 Governors Dr

$2,300 - $2,400

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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900 Governors Dr

WinthropMA02152
property at 267 Washington Ave

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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267 Washington Ave

WinthropMA02152
property at 5 Fremont St

$2,500 - $3,200

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$2,500 - $3,200

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$2,500 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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5 Fremont St

WinthropMA02152

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property at 15 Walley St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Walley St, Unit 206

15 Walley St
BostonMA02128

Cottage Hill, Winthrop, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AbbyStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
AmayaM1.2Studio,1BA$2,293

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hill, MA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Hill area is the $2.65 price per square foot 411 Shirley St Model at 411 Shirley St, Unit 2 in the in the Beachmont neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Cottage Hill apartment is the 44 Ashley St Model at 44 Ashley St, Unit #2 starting at $3,800 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Beachmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
411 Shirley St, Unit 2411 Shirley St3BR,1BA$2.65
44 Ashley St, Unit #244 Ashley St4BR,2BA$3.17
953 Shirley St, Unit 2953 Shirley St3BR,1BA$3.08
25 Pratt St, Unit 125 Pratt St1BR,1BA$2.10
82 Gladstone St, Unit 282 Gladstone St2BR,1BA$3.15
92 Winthrop Shore Dr, Unit 292 Winthrop Shore Dr2BR,1BA$3.24
172 Endicott Ave, Unit 2172 Endicott Ave1BR,1BA$3.60
85 Gladstone St, Unit 85 Gladstone Street85 Gladstone St3BR,1BA$4.00
190 Crescent Ave, Unit 190 Crescent Ave #2190 Crescent Ave1BR,1BA$3.14
The AbbyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cottage Hill, Winthrop, MA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottage Hill?

There are currently 100 Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,680. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage Hill ranging from $1,595 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cottage Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cottage Hill ranges from $1,595 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,372.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cottage Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cottage Hill range from $2,250 to $4,680, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,700.

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