Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA from $700 (188 Rentals)

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Bennington Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bennington Arms

720 Bennington StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Waldemar Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waldemar Ave

75 Waldemar AveEast Boston, MA 02128
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145 Princeton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 Princeton St

145 Princeton StEast Boston, MA 02128
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Coppersmith Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coppersmith Village

99 Border StEast Boston, MA 02128
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East Boston, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Boston, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Boston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Eagle Hill$6,300$1,150586

Cheapest Available East Boston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. 87-90 Win in the Beachmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Boston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
87-90 Win0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Boston area is the $0.17 price per square foot 48 Harvard St Model at 48 Harvard St, Unit 3 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value East Boston apartment is the 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Boston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Garden St, Unit 3243 Garden StStudio ,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit #175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
75 Division St, Unit 175 Division St1BR,1BA$0.20
3 Pembroke St, Unit D3 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$0.20
765 Broadway, Unit 1765 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R55 Forest Ave1BR,1BA$0.21

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East Boston Overview

Known for its picturesque views of both the Boston Harbor and the city skyline, East Boston is home to one of the largest airports in the area and many trendy restaurants and eclectic stores. You can enjoy the views and unique neighborhood in style from your apartment in East Boston.

Why live in East Boston, MA?

Residents of East Boston can enjoy the best of both worlds as the city is a mix of urban and suburban life. The downtown area is filled with an eclectic dining life, world-class shopping, cozy coffee shops, and a wide array of dining options. The public school system is above average in terms of college preparation, test scores, and social opportunities. There are plenty of job opportunities for both white-collar and blue-collar workers.á

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Getting Around East Boston, MA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

75 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Boston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Boston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Boston is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Boston?

The cheapest apartment in East Boston is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in East Boston costs $6,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Boston?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 220 regular apartments in East Boston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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