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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA
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Apartments Under $200

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    Office, Charlestown, MA 02129
    STUDIO $125
    1 BED $2,155
    3 BEDS $2,750+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • 274
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    130 Endicott Street, Boston, MA 02113
    STUDIO $1,004
    1 BED $1,234
    2 BEDS $1,455

Apartments Under $1,500

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    249 River St., Mattapan, MA 02126
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    888 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • 86
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    61 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
    STUDIO $1,595
    1 BED $2,500

Apartments Under $1,700

  • 66
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    5120 Washington Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132
    STUDIO $1,650+
    1 BED $2,090+
    2 BEDS $2,440+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • 103
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    860 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
    Income Restricted
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    115 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111
    STUDIO $1,876
    1 BED $2,121
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    103 Ninth Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
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    50 Park Vale Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,295+
  • 108
    Top Rated for Location
    Adams Village apartments view of big bedrooms Adams Village apartments in Dorchester, MA hardwood floors
    5.0
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    725-735 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
    Available
    STUDIO $2,055
    1 BED $2,235+
    2 BEDS $2,665
    Adams Village apartments view of big bedrooms Adams Village apartments in Dorchester, MA hardwood floors balconies on building City of Boston Welcome to Dorchester
    Property reviews
    5/5 Rose k. on Jul 17, 2022

    I really cant say any thing else except its perfect.

    4.5/5 Anonymous on Jun 3, 2022

    Nice place to live

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    100 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,095
    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $3,120
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    100 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,095
    1 BED $2,370+
    2 BEDS $3,065+
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    286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,100+
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS $2,900+
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    31-35 South Street, Boston, MA 02135
    1 BED $2,195+
    2 BEDS $3,000+
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  • 95
    Top Rated for Maintenance
    Rent Specials
    a kitchen with a stove and a microwave a bedroom with a bed and a bookshelf in front of it
    3.5
    Today

    1943 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124
    Available
    STUDIO $2,200
    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS $3,095
    a kitchen with a stove and a microwave a bedroom with a bed and a bookshelf in front of it Exercise at 1943 Dot Ave Dorchester MA Apartments Entry to 1943 Dot Ave Dorchester MA Apartments
    Property reviews
    4.5/5 Sarah C. on Jul 1, 2020

    I have only lived here two and a half weeks but I am loving it so far. The apartment is BEAUTIFUL and clean. I feel safe and all appliances work great! I sleep soundly as there is no noise in my apartment. Other residents are friendly and Katt has been super responsive and helpful.

    4/5 Sarah C. on Apr 6, 2022

    I have lived here for 2 years. Management has been amazing since day 1 and maintenance is responsive. You can tell the apartment itself is cheaply made as I have had a doorknob fall off and a door get unhinged, but my issues are always quickly resolved. Amenities are amazing and the apartment is beautiful and modern. The gym has everything you need. The trash room gets messy sometimes but that’s just because some of the other residents are lazy. Rent (like everything else) increased last month, $200 to be specific. For that reason only, I won’t be renewing next year. But I have loved living here!

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    1-6 Ashford Court, Allston, MA 02134
    1 BED $2,295
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    56 Gardner Street, Allston, MA 02134
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    1 BED $2,295
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    111-115 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    1 BED $2,370+
    2 BEDS $3,065+
    3 BEDS $3,590+
  • 17
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    1200 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $3,395
  • 28
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    30 Rockingham Avenue, West Roxbury, MA 02132
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,400+
    2 BEDS $2,905+
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    71-75 Kilsyth Road, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,445+
    1 BED $2,595+
    2 BEDS $3,395
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    126 Border Street, Boston, MA 02128
    STUDIO $2,483+
    1 BED $3,000+
    2 BEDS $4,386+
  • 44
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    36-44 Quint Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,495
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  • 27
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    4, 8, 12 Elko Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    1 BED $2,650+
    2 BEDS $2,500+
    3 BEDS $3,450
  • 107
    Resident Rated
    Rent Specials
    a kitchen with a large center island with a breakfast bar a bedroom with a bed and two windows
    3.5
    Today

    3611 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02130
    Available
    STUDIO $2,541+
    1 BED $2,862+
    2 BEDS $3,717+
    a kitchen with a large center island with a breakfast bar a bedroom with a bed and two windows a room with a table and chairs with a laptop on it a room filled with furniture and a flat screen tv
    Property reviews
    5/5 Chuyang Z. on Oct 5, 2022

    Really good living experience

    5/5 Anonymous on Feb 23, 2022

    Me encanta metro mark!!! Lo recomiendo

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    4 Lucy Street, Boston, MA 02125
    STUDIO $2,545+
    1 BED $2,855+
    2 BEDS $3,722+
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    1505 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO $2,550
    1 BED $2,999+
    2 BEDS $4,200+
  • 62
    Top Rated for Amenities
    Rent Specials
    Gourmet Kitchen With Island at 735 Truman, Massachusetts, 02136 Bedroom With Expansive Windows at 735 Truman, Hyde Park, Massachusetts
    4.5
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    735 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park, MA 02136
    5 Units available
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,575
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    Gourmet Kitchen With Island at 735 Truman, Massachusetts, 02136 Bedroom With Expansive Windows at 735 Truman, Hyde Park, Massachusetts Fitness Center With Yoga/Stretch Area at 735 Truman, Hyde Park, Massachusetts Elegant Exterior View at 735 Truman, Massachusetts, 02136
    Property reviews
    5/5 Margaret S. on Nov 5, 2023

    From the first day I came in to look at Truman I was greeted with a welcoming smile, professionalism and a detail tour of the facility. The building is well maintained with every concern treated as an urgency. I would recommend this Company and or Facility to others because I know here my needs are met, I fee; safe and Management cares

    5/5 Joel G. on Sep 5, 2020

    Amazing property and staff, Inisita gave us a warm welcome and show us around the property and we fell in love. Sasha work with us during the aplication process and answer every question we had. Looking forward to our new home. Thank You

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    106,116 Tremont Street, Brighton, MA 02135
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS $3,095
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    180 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
    1 BED $2,600
    2 BEDS $3,200
    3 BEDS $4,000
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    30 Caldwell Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
    STUDIO $2,614+
    1 BED $2,991+
    2 BEDS $3,814+
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    3686 Washington St, Boston, MA 02130
    STUDIO $2,615+
    1 BED $3,025+
    2 BEDS $3,635+
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    Top Rated for Location
    a kitchen with a large counter top and a sink Bedroom Parkside on Adams Roslindale MA Apartments
    4.5
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    4236 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
    Available
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,645
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    a kitchen with a large counter top and a sink Bedroom Parkside on Adams Roslindale MA Apartments Fitness center with new equipment weights and cardio Aerial View of Parkside on Adams
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    5/5 David B. on Mar 26, 2024

    Overall the experience is great. Awesome variety of food around. A great library, incredible location for public transportation.

    4.5/5 gred on Mar 21, 2024

    the place is nice and clean, the management help any time do you need any services is good people berry friendly open mind is good to live in this complex apt. I loved

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    270 Babcock St, Boston, MA 02215
    STUDIO $2,700+
    1 BED $2,965
    2 BEDS $3,675+
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    50 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
    STUDIO $2,708+
    1 BED $3,104+
    2 BEDS $5,042+
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    a kitchen and dining room with a table and chairs a bedroom with a bed and a large window
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    780 WILLIAM T MORRISSEY BLVD, Boston, MA 02122
    67 Units available
    STUDIO $2,718+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $4,429+
    a kitchen and dining room with a table and chairs a bedroom with a bed and a large window a dining room with a long table and chairs and a wall of art a pool with pink balls on it in front of an apartment building
    Amenities
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    • Pets Allowed
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    1525 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
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    1410 Columbia Road, Boston, MA 02127
    1 BED $2,775+
    2 BEDS $3,095+
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    3,7,11,15 Carol Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
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    2 BEDS $2,795
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    3-15 Lorraine Terrace, Allston, MA 02134
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    40-46 Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108
    STUDIO $2,800
    3 BEDS $5,500
    4 BEDS $6,500
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    89 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,875
    1 BED $3,374
    2 BEDS $4,475+
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    37 North Beacon Street, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $2,875+
    1 BED $2,925+
    2 BEDS $4,150
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    201 S. Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130
    STUDIO $2,899+
    1 BED $3,480+
    2 BEDS $4,229+
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    61 Eutaw Street, E. Boston, MA 02128
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    2 BEDS $3,000
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    Rent Specials
    a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances at The Indie, Boston, MA 02134 a bedroom with a large bed and a window at The Indie, Boston, MA
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    35-43 Braintree St, Boston, MA 02134
    Available
    STUDIO $3,085+
    1 BED $3,735+
    2 BEDS $4,500+
    a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances at The Indie, Boston, MA 02134 a bedroom with a large bed and a window at The Indie, Boston, MA Billiards Table at The Indie, Boston, MA Free weights and other gym equipment at The Indie, Boston, MA
    Amenities
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Dishwasher
    • Pets Allowed
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    5 Fan Pier Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
    STUDIO $3,099+
    1 BED $3,481+
    2 BEDS $5,955+
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    501 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
    STUDIO $3,099+
    1 BED $3,842+
    2 BEDS $5,807+
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    219 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    STUDIO $3,131+
    1 BED $4,079+
    2 BEDS $5,346+
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