Cheap Homes for Rent in Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,000 (305 Rentals)

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Government Center, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Government Center Apartments for Rent

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government Center, MA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Government Center 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 Government Center apartment is the 43 Garden St Model at 43 Garden St, Unit 32 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Government Center 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
43 Garden St, Unit 3243 Garden StStudio ,1BA$0.20
60 Prince St, Unit 960 Prince St1BR,1BA$0.21
217 Harrison Ave, Unit #2217 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
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
168 Beacon St, Unit 2168 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.22
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22
97 Hudson St, Unit 297 Hudson St1BR,1BA$0.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Government Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Government Center?

There are currently 1916 Apartments for Rent in Government Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $23,819. There are also 1158 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Government Center ranging from $2,000 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Government Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Government Center ranges from $2,000 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,081.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Government Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Government Center range from $1,400 to $19,587, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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