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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

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Boston 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 18, 2025

There are currently 1394281 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Boston, MA that range in price from $750 to $14,570. Kendall Square, North Station and West End Boston are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Boston with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Kendall Square29303$3,100$1,525
North Station26810$3,200$1,100
West End Boston26575$3,150$1,100
Harvard Square24063$2,925$1,300
North Allston23654$2,800$1,300
Waterfront21579$3,150$1,100
Central Maverick Square Paris St20659$3,000$1,100
Route 1 North20485$2,650$1,100
Lower Broadway18587$2,900$1,100
Hyde Square18489$2,950$1,250

Cheapest Available Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath$1,517

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Boston Overview

When people think Massachusetts they instantly think Boston. Home of the Red Sox, Dropkick Murphys and that oh-so-famous tea party, Boston is a New England destination that far surpasses most visitor's expectations with ease. Covering almost fifty square miles and boasting an extended population of almost five million people (all of them Sox fans!), Boston is one of the nation's premier east coast cities and finding your new home in one of the many options in Boston apartments and rentals is the best.

Why live in Boston, MA?

From the one-of-a-kind people to the contagious hometown pride that pours from every inch of the city, Boston is truly a destination like no other. Irish-American heritage is omnipresent throughout the Boston area, and its St. Paddy's Day celebrations are truly the stuff of legend.

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Getting Around Boston, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

86 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Boston with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Boston is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $3,055.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Boston is currently 1,060 sq ft.

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