Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Point Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,000 (48 Rentals)

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35 W 2nd St

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The Signal Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Signal Building

154 W Second StBoston, MA 02127
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11 W Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 W Broadway

11 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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381 Congress Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

381 Congress Lofts

381 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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Fort Point, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fort Point Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Point area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at DUO priced from $2,363. Harbor Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,425. Here are the most affordable Fort Point apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DUOSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,363
Harbor Point1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$2,425
Park 151S1 - StudioStudio,1BA$2,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Point, MA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Point area is the $0.24 price per square foot 85 A St Model at 85 A St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Fort Point apartment is the 83 Bolton St Model at 83 Bolton St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the West Broadway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Point apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
85 A St, Unit 285 A St1BR,1BA$0.24
83 Bolton St, Unit 183 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.25
83 Bolton St, Unit 183 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.25
83 Bolton St, Unit 183 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.26
83 Bolton St, Unit 183 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.26
83 Bolton St, Unit 283 Bolton StStudio ,1BA$0.26
500 Atlantic Ave500 Atlantic Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.65
111 Beach St, Unit 2H111 Beach St4BR,4BA$2.44
144 Lincoln St, Unit 5144 Lincoln St2BR,2BA$2.38
717 Atlantic Ave, Unit 3A717 Atlantic AveStudio ,1BA$2.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fort Point, Boston, MA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fort Point Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

94 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 Fort Point Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fort Point?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Point is under $2,535.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Point?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Point is Harbor Point which is listed at $2,425, while the average apartment in Fort Point costs $7,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Point?

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 43 regular apartments in Fort Point that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fort Point?

Cheap apartments in Fort Point have an average cost of $901 which is $6,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Point.

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