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Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
Cheap Apartments for Rent with Specials in Boston, MA from $700 (12 Rentals)
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Logan Square Residences - 55+ Community
1201 River StBoston, MA 02136
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The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+
9 W School StBoston, MA 02129
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68 Calumet St
68 Calumet StRoxbury Crossing, MA 02120
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR
55 Harvard AveHyde Park, MA 02136
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.
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Commonwealth Gardens
1131 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Ridgecrest Village
5120 Washington StWest Roxbury, MA 02132
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CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities
1223 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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Faxon Commons
1037 Southern ArteryQuincy, MA 02169
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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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,634 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,111 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,883 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,830 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,145 | $775 | $10,000+ |
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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?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Boston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boston is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston?
The cheapest apartment in Boston is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Boston costs $5,978.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boston?
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 13,208 regular apartments in Boston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.
Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.