Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Crossing Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (173 Rentals)

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property at 15 Snow Hill St

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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 23 Sheafe St

23 Sheafe St

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property at 40 Anderson St

40 Anderson St

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Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Crossing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Crossing area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,989. Here are the most affordable Downtown Crossing apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKGeorgia3BR,2BA$1,989
85 Myrtle StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Crossing, MA

As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Crossing area is the $0.22 price per square foot 56 Prince St Model at 56 Prince St, Unit 4 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Crossing apartment is the 246 Beacon St Model at 246 Beacon St, Unit BF starting at $1,850 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Crossing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
56 Prince St, Unit 456 Prince St1BR,1BA$0.22
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
195 Endicott St, Unit B195 Endicott St1BR,1BA$0.20
33 Clark St, Unit 3333 Clark St1BR,1BA$0.21
60 Prince St, Unit 960 Prince St1BR,1BA$0.22
58 Anderson St, Unit 58 anderson unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
65 Anderson St, Unit anderson street 265 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Ranked #77

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

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Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Crossing Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Crossing?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Crossing is at SoWa Boston listed at $2,200.

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

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Crossing Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Crossing is starting from $2,250 at .

What is the most affordable Downtown Crossing Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Crossing Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,984.

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.

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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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