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Apartments Under $1,200 in Boston, MA

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$925
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Private Bedroom in Spacious Egleston Square apartment by Stony Brook T Station
Deal
30 Dalrymple St Boston, MA
1 BR | Feb. 6, 2026
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Egleston Square
15
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$810 - 955
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Striking Dorchester apartment by Fields Corner Station
Deal
376 Washington St Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Boston
15
$1,190
Enjoy Beautiful Exposure That Fills The Home With All-day Natural Ligh
534 Beacon St Apt 602 Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Pool
7
$875
424 Bowdoin St Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Meeting Housing Hill
20
$1,175
155 Trenton St Unit 2
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
4
$850
102 Moreland St Unit Unit
Boston, MA
1 BR | Feb. 1, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Dudley Square
14
$975
7 Justin Rd, Unit 1
Boston, MA
5 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
Dishwasher
12
$1,000
18 Washburn St Unit C
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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17
$1,000
56 Grampian Way Unit A
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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$975
7 Justin Rd Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
1
$450
425 Newbury St
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,200
11 Keswick #4
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Longwood
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$1,100
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96 Hammond Street
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Short-term
Dishwasher
Lower Roxbury
14
$830 - 1,080
Charlesbank Cooperative
650 Huntington Ave Boston, MA
Studio | Ask for Availability
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Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Medical Center Area
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$1,030 - 1,150
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83 Highland Street Unit 2
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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$ Ask - 8,424
200 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Fireplace
Fenway
$ Ask - 5,843
Van Ness
1325 Boylston St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in Boston, MA on Rentable.co?

There are 17 apartments under $1,200 in Boston currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in Boston?

Rentable.co has 180 studio apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Boston.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Boston?

Rentable.co has 304 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Boston.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Boston?

Rentable.co has 177 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Boston.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in Boston, MA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in Boston based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $39,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in Boston, MA?

  1. Medical Center Area
  2. Back Of The Hill
  3. Downtown Boston
  4. Mission Hill Projects
  5. Prudential

Apartments Under $1,200 in Boston, MA: December Rental Information

Welcome to the December 2025 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Boston rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Boston and surrounding areas. This summary also provides an insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in Boston.
0 10 20 30 40 <$1,900 $2,000 $2,200 $2,400 $2,600 $2,800 $3,000 $3,200 $3,400 $3,600 $3,800 $4,000 $4,200 $4,400 $4,600
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Boston stands at $3,100, with the majority falling between $1,850 and $4,670. Out of the 3,281 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Boston, 8 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 0% of the total available one-bedroom units in Boston.

Available Apartments Under $1,200: Boston vs. Surrounding Areas

Boston, MA
Quincy, MA
Lynn, MA
Somerville, MA
Brookline, MA
Cambridge, MA
38
8
6
5
4
3
The chart above provides a snapshot of the current availability of apartments under $1,200 in Boston, MA and the surrounding cities. As of December 2025, there are a total of 81 apartments within this price range. In addition to Boston, this data includes other neighboring cities such as Cambridge, Waltham, Chelsea, Watertown, Woburn, Everett, Gloucester, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Newton, Peabody, Quincy, Revere, Salem, Somerville, Beverly, Brockton, Byfield, Framingham, Roxbury, Chelmsford, Weymouth, Allston, Holbrook, Walpole, Lynnfield, Mattapan, Arlington, Norwood, Maynard, Stoughton, Natick, Braintree, Winthrop, Wayland, West Roxbury, Rockland, Lexington, Wilmington, Medfield, Reading, Canton, Hull, Hyde Park, Milton, Needham, Danvers, N Easton, Dedham, Andover, Brookline, Belmont, North Andover, Burlington, Westwood, Tewksbury, Saugus, Wakefield, Hingham, and Duxbury. This information allows prospective renters to quickly see the number of affordable housing options in the metro area, making it easier to find a suitable apartment within their budget.

Apartments Under $1,200 Now vs. Last Month: Boston and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,200 in December M/M % Change
Boston, MA 38 +1.13%
Quincy, MA 9 +1.04%
Lynn, MA 6 +0.84%
Somerville, MA 6 +1.06%
Brookline, MA 5 +1.04%
Cambridge, MA 3 +0.75%
Lowell, MA 3 +1.11%
Hull, MA 3 +0.87%
Malden, MA 3 +0.85%
Lawrence, MA 2 +1.13%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Boston?

Available apartments under $1,200 678
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 3
Pet friendly 12
Utilities included 16
Studio 12
1 Bedroom 9
2 Bedroom 7

Where are Boston Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Medical center area, Back of the hill, Downtown boston, Mission hill projects, Prudential
Medical Center Area 2
Back Of The Hill 2
Downtown Boston 1
Mission Hill Projects 1
Prudential 1
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