Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Crossing Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (46 Rentals)

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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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215 Beacon St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Beacon St

215 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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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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39 Saint Botolph St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

39 Saint Botolph St

39 Saint Botolph StBoston, MA 02116
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Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Crossing Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,641

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Crossing, MA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Crossing area is the $0.20 price per square foot 43 Garden St Model at 43 Garden St, Unit 32 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown Crossing apartment is the 43 Anderson St Model at 43 Anderson St, Unit #41-32 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 Crossing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
171 Beacon St, Unit 168-1171 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
170 Beacon St, Unit 2170 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
168 Beacon St, Unit 2168 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
11 Myrtle St, Unit B11 Myrtle StStudio ,1BA$0.23
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Ranked #77

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Crossing Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Crossing?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Crossing is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Downtown Crossing costs $6,500.

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