
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (80 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Waterfront area of Boston.


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102 W 3rd St, Unit 2

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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

7INK

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211 Princeton St, Unit 1

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Boylston St, 40

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

Furnished Private Bedroom in South Boston

712 Shawmut Ave
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140 Bennington St, Unit 2

14 Monument Sq

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in South Boston

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37 Oak St, Unit 1 room

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The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

35 @ EightSixty

Furnished Bedroom with Private Bath in Charlestown

303 Princeton St

185 Marion St
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50 Saint Stephen St, Unit 21

6 Monmouth St

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720 Bennington St, Unit 207

Symphony Road Apartments

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769 Tremont St, Unit 2

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28 Chelsea St

120 Charles St

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287 W 5th St, Unit 1
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2

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389 Beacon St, Unit 6

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8 Curtis St, Unit 6

Terra on Lenox

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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3

Fenway Parkside

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12 Boston St, Unit 3
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12 Boston St, Unit 3

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12 Boston St, Unit 3

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18 Parmenter St, Unit 1

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12 Boston St, Unit 3

237 Lexington St

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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86 Putnam St, Unit 3
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Waterfront, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,815 | $1,650 | $8,267 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,915 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,887 | $1,534 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,487 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,627 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 14 Horace St priced from $1,100. 7INK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,411. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Horace St | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 7INK | Harrington | 3BR,2BA | $1,411 |
| The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, MA
As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $0.20 price per square foot 18 Parmenter St Model at 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 54 S Russell St Model at 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Parmenter St, Unit 1 | 18 Parmenter St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 54 S Russell St, Unit 6 | 54 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 8 Curtis St, Unit 6 | 8 Curtis St | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 720 Bennington St, Unit 207 | 720 Bennington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2 | 117 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 1 | 81 Saint Botolph St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waterfront?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waterfront is at 35 @ EightSixty listed at $1,713.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterfront Apartment is $1,100 at 14 Horace St.
What is the most affordable Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 7INK and starts from $1,411.
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