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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

647 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA. 647 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $200 Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $1,000 Apartments Under $1,100 Apartments Under $1,200 Apartments Under $1,600

Apartments Under $200

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    Office, Charlestown, MA 02129
    STUDIO $125
    1 BED $1,750+
    3 BEDS $3,650

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with two beds and a couch
    Today

    860 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
    Income Restricted
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with a purple couch and a window
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    4421 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02131
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $1,400
    3 BEDS $1,700

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room and kitchen with furniture and a table
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    130 Endicott Street, Boston, MA 02113
    STUDIO $1,004
    1 BED $1,234
    2 BEDS $1,455

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    886-896 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
    STUDIO $1,150
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,995
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    249 River St., Mattapan, MA 02126
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a television
    Today

    650 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
    STUDIO $1,596+
  • a busy city street filled with cars and tall buildings
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    881-895 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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    1 BED $1,620+
    2 BEDS $2,000+
  • a living room with two couches and a coffee table
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    5120 Washington Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132
    STUDIO $1,650+
    1 BED $2,010+
    2 BEDS $2,380+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a microwave
    Today

    20 Mckone Street, Boston, MA 02122
    2 BEDS $1,700+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    123A Hutchings Street, Boston, MA 02121
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a wooden floor and two windows
    Today

    286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a large brick building with a tree in front of it
    Today

    179 St. Botolph St, Boston, MA 02115
    STUDIO $1,800+
    1 BED $2,500+
  • a living room with a leather couch and a kitchen with a refrigerator
    Today

    115 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111
    STUDIO $1,876
    1 BED $2,121
  • a living room with a couch and a rug and large windows
    Today

    525 Lincoln Street, Allston, MA 02134
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    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    4 BEDS $1,900+
  • a restaurant with a bar and tables and chairs and a kitchen
    Today

    217 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
    STUDIO $2,860+
    3 BEDS $1,901+
  • an aerial view of the cityscape with buildings in the background
    Today

    19 Ceylon Street, Boston, MA 02125
    2 BEDS $1,910
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and two stools
    Today

    103 Ninth Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
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  • the view of a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a bathroom
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    3-15 Lorraine Terrace, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    725-735 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
    STUDIO $2,005
    1 BED $2,210
    2 BEDS $2,660
  • a tall building with a car parked in front of it
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    1200 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,095
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,995+
  • a triangle with blue arrows on a black background
    Today

    402 Saratoga Street, Boston, MA 02128
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $2,200
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a kitchen
    Today

    1943 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124
    STUDIO $2,225
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    100 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,450
    1 BED $2,270+
    2 BEDS $3,110+
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  • a living room with a couch and two tables
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    111-115 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    1 BED $2,270+
    2 BEDS $3,110+
    3 BEDS $3,490+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a rug
    Today

    4236 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
    STUDIO $2,295
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    144 Addison St, Boston, MA 02128
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  • a brick building with a car parked in front of it
    Today

    56 Gardner Street, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,395
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets and a table
    Today

    55 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,400
    2 BEDS $2,500
  • a living room with chairs and pictures on the wall
    Today

    735 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park, MA 02136
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,440
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and two tables
    Today

    100 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,450
    1 BED $2,630+
    2 BEDS $3,245
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops and white appliances
    Today

    39,41 Shepard Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,495
    2 BEDS $2,795
  • 22 St Marks Rd Unit 1 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    22 St Marks Rd Unit 1, Dorchester, MA 02124
    2 BEDS $2,550
  • the living room and kitchen of an apartment with a wood floor
    Today

    22 Fleet St, Boston, MA 02113
    STUDIO $2,550
    1 BED $3,100+
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch and a table
    Today

    35-43 Braintree St, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,588+
    1 BED $3,632+
    2 BEDS $4,971
  • an empty kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    106,116 Tremont Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS $2,895+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    71-75 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,595+
    1 BED $2,670+
    2 BEDS $3,485
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    9 Miner Street, Fenway, MA 02215
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    1505 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,600
    1 BED $3,100
    2 BEDS $4,200
  • a living room with a blue couch and a large window
    Today

    126 Border Street, Boston, MA 02128
    STUDIO $2,600+
    1 BED $2,974+
    2 BEDS $4,267+
  • a large lobby with blue chairs and a blue wall
    Today

    219 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,634+
    1 BED $4,394+
    2 BEDS $4,626+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a microwave
    Today

    4, 8, 12 Elko Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    1 BED $2,650+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $3,450
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances and granite counter tops
    Today

    36-44 Quint Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    3,7,11,15 Carol Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,695+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a kitchen in the background
    Today

    320 D Street, Boston, MA 02127
    STUDIO $2,735+
    1 BED $3,150+
    2 BEDS $3,925+
  • a living room with a chair and a window
    Today

    1410 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02127
    1 BED $2,775+
    2 BEDS $3,095+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the living room of a house with a radiator and wooden floors
    Today

    76 Gordon Street, Brighton, MA 02135
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    2 BEDS $2,795+
  • a living room with a large window and a table with chairs
    Today

    431 Melnea Cass Boulevard, Boston, MA 02119
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  • an open living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
    Today

    61 Eutaw Street, E. Boston, MA 02128
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,830+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with blue walls and a blue couch
    Today

    89 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,850+
    1 BED $3,548+
    2 BEDS $4,850
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,004 and $24,146.

How many cheap rentals are available in Boston, MA on RentCafe?

There are 547 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Boston, MA were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Boston, MA?

The average Boston, MA cheap apartment size is 565 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Boston, MA?

Cheap apartments in Boston, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Boston, MA?

A cheap apartment in Boston, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Boston, MA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Boston, MA has never been easier. We feature 647 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Boston, MA average. What is a cheap rent in Boston, MA? The average apartment rent in Boston is $3,690 per month so any rental south of $2,952 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Boston, MA rents go as low as $125/mo.

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