Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (40 Rentals)

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15 Snow Hill St

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24 Mount Vernon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

24 Mount Vernon St

24 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02108
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224-238 Cambridge St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

224-238 Cambridge St

224-226 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02114
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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Boston Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Boston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown Boston apartment is the 83 Essex St Model at 83 Essex St starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Boston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
83 Essex St83 Essex St1BR,1BA$0.24
43 Garden St, Unit 3243 Garden StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Anderson St, Unit #41-3243 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.24
11 Foster St, Unit 211 Foster St1BR,1BA$0.24
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
11 Myrtle St, Unit B11 Myrtle StStudio ,1BA$0.23
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #72

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Boston Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartment is $1,517 at Boylston St, 40.

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