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Waterfront, Boston, MA Local Guide

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 Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, MA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront 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 Waterfront apartment is the 679 Massachusetts Ave Model at 679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront 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
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B679 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Garden St, Unit 3243 Garden StStudio ,1BA$0.20
114 Perkins St, Unit 10114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-10360 Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
112 Perkins St, Unit 10112 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?

There are currently 6874 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $23,797. There are also 3648 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,225 to $40,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterfront ranges from $1,225 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,431.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waterfront range from $1,000 to $20,697, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,575 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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