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Apartments Under $1,200 in Boston, MA

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$1,100
With An Ideal Balance Of Open Feel & Defined Spaces.
478 Shawmut Ave Apt 8 Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Pool
18
$900
88 Bernard St Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Codman Sq
1
$450
425 Newbury St
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,200
15 Harlem St Unit 3
Boston, MA
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
14
$830 - 1,080
Charlesbank Cooperative
650 Huntington Ave Boston, MA
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Heat Included
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Medical Center Area
12
$1,100
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ROOM
96 Hammond Street
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Short-term
Dishwasher
Lower Roxbury
5
$1,200
11 Keswick #4
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
Longwood
18
$1,030 - 1,150
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ROOM
83 Highland Street Unit 2
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Short-term
Dishwasher
11
$800
51 Hemenway St
Deal
Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
In Unit Laundry
$ Ask - 5,843
Van Ness
1325 Boylston St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
$ Ask - 8,424
200 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 11 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 246 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 295 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 209 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 $36,000.

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

  1. Medical Center Area
  2. Lower Roxbury
  3. Park/Washington
  4. Boston Common
  5. Mission Hill Projects

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

Welcome to the May 2026 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 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 15 30 45 60 <$1,500 $1,600 $1,800 $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 $3,070, with the majority falling between $1,580 and $4,720. Out of the 4,314 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Boston, 4 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
Somerville, MA
Brookline, MA
Lynn, MA
Medford, MA
Lowell, MA
Cambridge, MA
Quincy, MA
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18
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The chart above provides a snapshot of the current availability of apartments under $1,200 in Boston, MA and the surrounding cities. As of May 2026, there are a total of 97 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 May M/M % Change
Boston, MA 33 +0.87%
Somerville, MA 18 +0.07%
Brookline, MA 6 +1.12%
Lynn, MA 5 +0.93%
Medford, MA 4 +0.7%
Lowell, MA 4 +0.83%
Cambridge, MA 3 +0.33%
Quincy, MA 3 +1.22%
Brockton, MA 3 +0.58%
Lawrence, MA 3 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Boston?

Available apartments under $1,200 1,633
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 5
Pet friendly 16
Utilities included 16
Furnished 1
Studio 13
1 Bedroom 8
2 Bedroom 11

Where are Boston Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Medical center area, Lower roxbury, Park/washington, Boston common, Mission hill projects
Medical Center Area 3
Lower Roxbury 3
Park/Washington 1
Boston Common 1
Mission Hill Projects 1
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