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East Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Boston, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2025

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$800545

Cheapest Available East Boston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,888

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Boston 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 East Boston apartment is the 43 Garden St Model at 43 Garden St, Unit 32 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.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
43 Garden St, Unit 3243 Garden StStudio ,1BA$0.20
48 Harvard St, Unit 348 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.17
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
55 Forest Ave, Unit 2R55 Forest Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in East Boston?

There are currently 3862 Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $29,636. There are also 1982 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Boston ranging from $1,275 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Boston ranges from $1,275 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,638.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Boston range from $1,225 to $20,965, 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 $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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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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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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