Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $1,200 (463 Rentals)

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4095 Washington St, Unit 2

13 Tuckerman St

110 Greenbrier St

110 Greenbrier St

8 Germania St

11 A Islington St
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45 Montcalm Ave

240 Silver St

2A Sherman St

153 Trenton St

155 Trenton St

Private bedroom in 6 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

20 Howell St

1 Folsom Ave

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 3 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

5 Oswald St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

186 Kelton St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

33 Adamson St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

1682 Commonwealth Ave

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

7 Iroquois St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

19 Highgate St

923 Beacon St

7 Iroquois St

5 Oswald St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

678 Bennington St

Private bedroom in 6 bed/4 bath Home

240 Silver St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home

48 Brighton Ave
Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Boston Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $2,627 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,074 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,626 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,104 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,908 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,872 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,181 | $700 | $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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 2,137 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,100 to $14,608 with an average price of $2,627.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Boston Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Boston ranges from $800 to $16,817 with an average monthly rent of $3,074.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Boston range from $1,125 to $25,746. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,626.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 8,124 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $21,000 - averaging $4,104 for the location.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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