Cheap Homes for Rent in Poet's Corner Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $2,000 (11 Rentals)

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Poet's Corner, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poet's Corner Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charlesbank Estates1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,400
The NinesAStudio,1BA$2,537

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poet's Corner, MA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poet's Corner area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2044 Beacon St Model at 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Poet's Corner apartment is the 27 Gammons Rd Model at 27 Gammons Rd starting at $12,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poet's Corner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.54
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
2075 Beacon St, Unit 20752075 Beacon StStudio ,3.5BA$2.38
194 Auburn St, Unit 2194 Auburn St5BR,3BA$2.32
194 Auburn St, Unit 2194 Auburn St5BR,3BA$2.16
215 Hillside Ave, Unit 215215 Hillside Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.48
46 Auburn St, Unit 246 Auburn St3BR,1.5BA$1.81
535 Auburn St, Unit 1535 Auburn St3BR,2BA$2.53
21 Auburn St, Unit #121 Auburn St2BR,1BA$2.40
51 Mechanic St, Unit #151 Mechanic St2BR,1BA$2.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poet's Corner

What type of rentals are currently available in Poet's Corner?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in Poet's Corner, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $20,547. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poet's Corner ranging from $2,000 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Poet's Corner?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Poet's Corner ranges from $2,000 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,476.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Poet's Corner?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Poet's Corner range from $2,900 to $20,547, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,400.

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