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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Boston, MA area range in price from $696 to $29,956 with an overall median price of $5,966. The three Boston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Minot at $1,800, Upper Dedham at $2,500, and Highlands at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Minot$1,800$1,8001
Upper Dedham$2,500$2,5001
Highlands$2,550$85062
Highlands Lowell$2,550$85069
Dogtown Common$2,700$2,2502
West Gloucester$2,700$2,0506
Pawtuckettville$2,765$72060
Bellingham Estates$2,800$1,10029
Montello$2,800$1,4009
South Lowell$2,800$85073

Cheapest Available Boston Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boston area is the $0.17 price per square foot 66 S Huntington Ave Model at 66 S Huntington Ave, Unit 51-B3 in the in the West Fens neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Boston apartment is the 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
66 S Huntington Ave, Unit 51-B366 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.17
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
175 N Beacon St, Unit 1175 N Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in Boston?

There are currently 32133 Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $29,956. There are also 17903 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston ranging from $850 to $45,000.

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 $850 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,539.

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 $1,000 to $23,197, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $895.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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