
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ashmont Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)
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1970 Dorchester Ave

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1970 Dorchester Ave

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Ashmont, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ashmont?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ashmont Studio Apartments | $2,654 | $1,659 | $6,354 |
Ashmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,047 | $2,120 | $8,555 |
Ashmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,829 | $2,400 | $7,822 |
Ashmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $1,275 | $5,000 |
Ashmont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,518 | $3,300 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Ashmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ashmont area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Frances at Ashmont Flats priced from $2,200. Imprint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,224. Here are the most affordable Ashmont apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Frances at Ashmont Flats | 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Imprint | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,224 |
Baker Chocolate Factory | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,490 |
Harbor Point | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2,505 |
Dot Block | DN_A-1 | Studio,1BA | $2,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ashmont, MA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ashmont area is the $0.34 price per square foot 876 Adams St Model at 876 Adams St, Unit 3 in the in the South Dorchester neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Ashmont apartment is the 876 Adams St Model at 876 Adams St, Unit 1 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the South Dorchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ashmont apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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876 Adams St, Unit 3 | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1BA | $0.34 |
876 Adams St, Unit 1 | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.34 |
62 Carruth St, Unit #2 | 62 Carruth St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
876 Adams St, Unit #1 | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.34 |
62 Carruth St, Unit 2 | 62 Carruth St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
876 Adams St, Unit #1 | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.34 |
62 Carruth St, Unit #2 | 62 Carruth St | 3BR,1BA | $0.29 |
876 Adams St | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.34 |
876 Adams St, Unit 1 | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.34 |
876 Adams St | 876 Adams St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAshmont, Boston, MA
Ranked #26
Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Ashmont Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
81 / 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 Cheap Ashmont Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ashmont?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ashmont is under $2,705.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ashmont?
The cheapest apartment in Ashmont is The Frances at Ashmont Flats which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Ashmont costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ashmont?
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 37 regular apartments in Ashmont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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