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  • (1)
    1943 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124
    $2,095
    • Studio-2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    Corcoran Management Company
    Last updated 17 Jun 2021
    (781) 789-8427

  • (1)
    286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135
    $2,100 - $2,700
    • Studio-2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    Akelius Real Estate Management LLC
    Last updated 17 Jun 2021
    (857) 930-3900

  • (1)
    899 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
    $2,120 - $9,460
    • Studio-3 Beds
    • 1-2 Baths
    LPC RentCafe CRM
    Last updated 17 Jun 2021
    (857) 233-0653

  • (3)
    3611 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02130
    $2,134 - $6,417
    • Studio-3 Beds
    • 1-2.5 Baths
    Corcoran Management Company
    Last updated 17 Jun 2021
    (617) 541-1818

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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 $13,871. Find cheap apartments in Boston, MA.

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

There are 243 cheap rentals available on RENTCafé. Prices and availability in Boston, MA were last updated on 17 Jun 2021.

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

The average Boston, MA cheap apartment size is 546 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RENTCafé apartments for rent in Boston, MA.

Boston, MA Demographics

  • Total Population684,379
  • Female 328,503
    Male 355,876
  • Median Age32.2

Average Rent in Boston, MA

  • Boston, MA Average Rental Price, May 2021 $3,143 /mo

Boston, MA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $1,501-$2,0006%
  • > $2,00094%

Boston, MA Rent Trends

Average Rent Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Nov / 2020 Mar / 2021 May / 2021
Boston, MA $3,247 $3,377 $3,298 $3,330 $3,528 $3,408 $3,444 $3,254 $3,144 $3,083 $3,143
National $1,314 $1,345 $1,354 $1,358 $1,390 $1,397 $1,400 $1,392 $1,396 $1,407 $1,428
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Check out the average rent prices in Boston by neighborhood.

Boston, MA Households

  • Total Number of Households269,522
  • Family 129,542
    Non-family 139,980
  • Children 58,322
    No Children 211,200
  • Average People Per Household2.36
  • Median Household Income$71,115
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,739

Boston, MA Education Statistics

  • No High School6%
  • Some High School27%
  • Some College15%
  • Associate Degree4%
  • Bachelor Degree27%
  • Graduate Degree20%

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Boston, MA? With RENTCafé, finding an affordable apartment in Boston, MA has never been easier. We feature 80 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 $3,143 per month so any rental south of $2,514 would be considered cheap here. On RENTCafé, Boston, MA rents go as low as $1,745/mo.

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