What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Boston, MA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Boston. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Boston, MA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Boston. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Boston. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA from $1,000

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Boston, MA?

There are 4,713 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

492 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02115
$1,000+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 3 beds · 1 - 3.5 baths · 200 - 1,400 sq ft
492 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
1039 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
$1,100+ /moFees may apply
1 - 3 beds · 5 units available
1039 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
Special Offer
Call(857) 290-2231
Indigo Block Master Tenant, Dorchester, MA 02125
$1,440+ /moFees may apply
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 1.5 baths · 585 - 1,018 sq ft
Indigo Block Master TenantDorchester, MA 02125
The Pryde 62+ SENIOR, Hyde Park, MA 02136
$1,483+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 475 - 856 sq ft
The Pryde 62+ SENIORHyde Park, MA 02136
Call(339) 300-9383
49-67 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
$1,650+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 126 - 480 sq ft
49-67 S Huntington AveJamaica Plain, MA 02130
34-42 Fordham St., Allston, MA 02134
$1,650+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 4 beds · 5 units available
34-42 Fordham St.Allston, MA 02134
Special Offer
Ridgecrest Village, West Roxbury, MA 02132
$1,650+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 2 beds · 17 units available
Ridgecrest VillageWest Roxbury, MA 02132
New Today
Brighton Avenue Apartments, 19-25, Allston, MA 02134
$1,700+ /moFees may apply
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 400 - 700 sq ft
Brighton Avenue Apartments, 19-25Allston, MA 02134
1 Month Free
Nazing Court, Dorchester, MA 02121
$1,721+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 5 units available
Nazing CourtDorchester, MA 02121
45-71 Gardner St. Apartments, Boston, MA 02134
$1,725+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 2 beds · 2 units available
45-71 Gardner St. ApartmentsBoston, MA 02134
Special Offer
35@EightSixty, Boston, MA 02118
$1,737+ /moFees may apply
Studio · 1 bath · 365 sq ft
35@EightSixtyBoston, MA 02118
33-44 Orkney Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
$1,750+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 4 beds · 5 units available
33-44 Orkney Rd.Brighton, MA 02135
Special Offer
24 Royce Rd., Allston, MA 02134
$1,750+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
24 Royce Rd.Allston, MA 02134
Special Offer
Kelton Street Apartments, Allston, MA 02134
$1,790+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 2 beds · 17 units available
Kelton Street ApartmentsAllston, MA 02134
Price Drop
51 Linden St, Allston, MA 02134
$1,790+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 11 units available
51 Linden StAllston, MA 02134
New Today
17-32 Chester st units, Allston, MA 02134
$1,800+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 5 beds · 6 units available
17-32 Chester st unitsAllston, MA 02134
24 Mt. Vernon St apartment, Boston, MA 02108
$1,800+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 3 beds · 10 units available
24 Mt. Vernon St apartmentBoston, MA 02108
Price Drop
84 Gordon St, Boston, MA 02135
$1,800+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 4 beds · 11 units available
84 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
1272-1359 Comm, Allston, MA 02134
$1,800+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 3 beds · 4 units available
1272-1359 CommAllston, MA 02134
Special Offer
27-33 Saint Lukes rd, Allston, MA 02134
$1,800+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 2 beds · 3 units available
27-33 Saint Lukes rdAllston, MA 02134
308-336 Washington, Brighton, MA 02135
$1,800+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 4 beds · 3 units available
308-336 WashingtonBrighton, MA 02135
Special Offer
48-75 Strathmore, Brighton, MA 02135
$1,800+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 4 beds · 5 units available
48-75 StrathmoreBrighton, MA 02135
Special Offer
Fordham rd units, Boston, MA 02134
$1,800+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 2 beds · 2 units available
Fordham rd unitsBoston, MA 02134
1117-1155 Commonwealth, Boston, MA 02215
$1,800+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 4 beds · 6 units available
1117-1155 CommonwealthBoston, MA 02215
Special Offer
71-75 Chester St Packards Corner, Allston, MA 02134
$1,830+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 3 beds · 12 units available
71-75 Chester St Packards CornerAllston, MA 02134
Price Drop
Morton Village, Mattapan, MA 02126
$1,842+ /moFees may apply
1 - 2 beds · 12 units available
Morton VillageMattapan, MA 02126
New Today
1465 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
$1,848+ /moFees may apply
1 - 3 beds · 5 units available
1465 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
1 Month Free
1114-1118 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA 02134
$1,850+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
1114-1118 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
Special Offer
209-211 Harvard ave, Allston, MA 02134
$1,850+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 3 beds · 6 units available
209-211 Harvard aveAllston, MA 02134
Special Offer
Commonwealth Avenue Units, Allston, MA 02134
$1,850+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 4 beds · 5 units available
Commonwealth Avenue UnitsAllston, MA 02134
Special Offer
36-44 Quint Ave, Boston, MA 02134
$1,895/moFees may apply
Studio · 1 units available
36-44 Quint AveBoston, MA 02134
85 Strathmore, Boston, MA 02135
$1,900+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 2 beds · 1 units available
85 StrathmoreBoston, MA 02135
Chiswick rd units, Brighton, MA 02135
$1,900+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 999 - 9,999 sq ft
Chiswick rd unitsBrighton, MA 02135
1286-1320 Comm units, Allston, MA 02134
$1,950+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 4 beds · 4 units available
1286-1320 Comm unitsAllston, MA 02134
224- 236 Kelton St, Allston, MA 02134
$1,950+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
224- 236 Kelton StAllston, MA 02134
Special Offer
Woodstock Ave, Boston, MA 02135
$1,950+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 5 units available
Woodstock AveBoston, MA 02135
Special Offer
430 River Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
$1,950+ /moFees may apply
1 bed · 1 bath
430 River StreetMattapan, MA 02126
Commonwealth Apartments, Allston, MA 02134
$1,950+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 2 beds · 6 units available
Commonwealth ApartmentsAllston, MA 02134
New Today
220 Kelton ST, Allston, MA 02134
$1,950/moFees may apply
Studio · 1 units available
220 Kelton STAllston, MA 02134
Special Offer
217- 221 Kelton St, Allston, MA 02134
$1,950+ /moFees may apply
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
217- 221 Kelton StAllston, MA 02134
Special Offer