Budget Leases

Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA

Rents in Boston, MA start at $1,525/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 275 listings we track runs $3,248/mo. That runs about 14% above the MA state average of $2,858/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $2,867/mo and two-bedrooms around $3,481/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,525
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$3,24814% above MA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs MA typical
Studio$2,6229% above MA
1 bed$2,86714% above MA
2 bed$3,48114% above MA
3 bed$4,43412% above MA

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How to find the cheapest place to rent in Boston

275 rentals in Boston, MA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Studio apartment at 525 L in Boston, MA
Great deal
Apartment · Boston
$1,550/mo
4.1(70)
Studio|1 ba

525 L

525 Linc, Boston

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1-bedroom apartment at 621 E 8th St in Boston, MA
Great deal
Apartment · Boston
$1,600/mo
Not yet rated
1 bd|1 ba|1,500 ft²

621 E 8th St

621 E 8th St, Boston

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1-bedroom apartment at 86 Marine Rd in Boston, MA
Great deal
Apartment · Boston
$1,750/mo
Not yet rated
1 bd|1 ba|1,500 ft²

86 Marine Rd

86 Marine Rd, Boston

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Studio apartment at 248 Newbury St in Boston, MA
Great deal
Apartment · Boston
$1,795/mo
Not yet rated
Studio|1 ba|175 ft²

248 Newbury St

248 Newbury St, Boston

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Studio apartment at 405 Beacon St in Boston, MA
Great deal
Apartment · Boston
$2,045/mo
Not yet rated
Studio|1 ba|240 ft²

405 Beacon St

405 Beacon St, Boston

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Studio apartment at 854 Beacon St in Boston, MA
Great deal
Apartment · Boston
$2,095/mo
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Studio|1 ba|240 ft²

854 Beacon St

854 Beacon St, Boston

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Renting in Boston, MA: common questions

How much is rent in Boston, MA?
The average asking rent across the 275 listings we track in Boston, MA is $3,248/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,525/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Boston?
695 Bennington St is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Boston, MA at $1,525/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Boston?
Based on the listings we track in Boston, MA: studios around $2,622/mo, one-bedrooms around $2,867/mo, two-bedrooms around $3,481/mo, three-bedrooms around $4,434/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Boston expensive to rent in?
Boston sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $3,248/mo is about 14% above the MA state average of $2,858/mo.

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