Cheap Homes for Rent in Boston, MA from $1,000 (359 Rentals)

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70 Leicester St
$1,0506 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

70 Leicester St

Boston, MA 02135
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225 Chestnut Hill Ave
$1,1004 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Aug 25

225 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3

225 Chestnut Hill Ave
Boston, MA 02135
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30 Larchmont St
$1,1001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Mar 1

30 Larchmont St, Unit 2

30 Larchmont St
Boston, MA 02124
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7 Denby Rd
$1,2003 Bedroom, 2 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

7 Denby Rd

Boston, MA 02134
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923 Beacon St
$1,4954 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

923 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02215
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22 Willard St
$1,5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for RentAvailable Now

22 Willard St, Unit Room 5

22 Willard St
Chelsea, MA 02150
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15 Euston Rd
$1,5502 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

15 Euston Rd, Unit 1

15 Euston Rd
Boston, MA 02135
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91 Verndale St
$1,6004 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

91 Verndale St, Unit room

91 Verndale St
Brookline, MA 02446
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110 Marlborough St
$1,600Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Apr 1

110 Marlborough St, Unit 1F

110 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116
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903 Beacon St
$1,600Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

903 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02215
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55 S Huntington Ave
$1,600Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

55 S Huntington Ave

Boston, MA 02130
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150 Quarry St
$1,6001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

150 Quarry St

Quincy, MA 02169
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11 Wait St
$1,650Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Sep 1

11 Wait St, Unit B1

11 Wait St
Boston, MA 02120
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153 Brighton Ave
$1,650Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

153 Brighton Ave

Boston, MA 02134
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10 Wait St
$1,650Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

10 Wait St

Boston, MA 02120
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104 W Emerson St
$1,6802 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for RentAvailable Now

104 W Emerson St, Unit 6

104 W Emerson St
Melrose, MA 02176
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333 Harvard St
$1,6901 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

333 Harvard St

Cambridge, MA 02139
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868 Beacon St
$1,695Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Sep 1

868 Beacon St

Boston, MA 02215
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63 Fellsway W
$1,695Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable May 1

63 Fellsway W

Medford, MA 02155
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317 Saint Paul St
$1,7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

317 Saint Paul St

Brookline, MA 02446
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141 Brighton Ave
$1,700Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Aug 1

141 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

141 Brighton Ave
Boston, MA 02134
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27 Mill St
$1,7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

27 Mill St, Unit H

27 Mill St
Quincy, MA 02169
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in Boston?

There are currently 31854 Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $27,208. There are also 15114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston ranging from $1,000 to $71,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boston ranges from $1,000 to $71,100 with an average monthly rent of $6,009.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boston range from $800 to $27,208, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,166 to $33,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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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