Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (54 Rentals)

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property at 29 Alston St

29 Alston St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 7 Linden St

7 Linden St

BostonMA02134
property at 106 Beacon St

106 Beacon St

BostonMA02116
property at 6 7th St

6 7th St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 48 Dudley St

48 Dudley St

BostonMA02119
property at 240 Silver St

240 Silver St

BostonMA02127

Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

property at 595 E 4th St

595 E 4th St

BostonMA02127
property at 5 Dixfield St

5 Dixfield St

BostonMA02127
property at 6 7th St

6 7th St

BostonMA02141
property at 50 Dudley St

50 Dudley St

BostonMA02119
property at 36 N Bennet

36 N Bennet

BostonMA02113
property at 80 Marion St

80 Marion St

BostonMA02128
property at 94 Spring St

94 Spring St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 19 Putnam Ave

19 Putnam Ave

BostonMA02139
property at 83 Winter St

83 Winter St

CambridgeMA02141
property at 33 N Margin St

33 N Margin St

BostonMA02113

Waterfront

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in the Boston area by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead. See how it ranks!

property at 21 Boston St

21 Boston St

BostonMA02127
property at 2 Melrose St

2 Melrose St

BostonMA02116

Waterfront, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 @ EightSixtyStudio - Income-BasedStudio,1BA$1,713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, MA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $0.21 price per square foot 307 Beacon St Model at 307 Beacon St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 73 Westland Ave Model at 73 Westland Ave starting at $1,975 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.
307 Beacon St, Unit 8307 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
73 Westland Ave73 Westland AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
246 Beacon St, Unit BF246 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
114 Perkins St, Unit 10114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
65 Anderson St, Unit anderson street 265 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 7530 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $29,560. There are also 3563 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $825 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 $825 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,839.

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 $1,778 to $27,208, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,109.

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.