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Apartments Under $1,200 in Boston, MA

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15
3D Tour
$825 - 950
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ROOM
Striking Dorchester apartment by Fields Corner Station
Deal
376 Washington St Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
In Unit Laundry
Downtown Boston
13
3D Tour
$920
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ROOM
Private Bedroom in Delightful Dorchester Home With Balcony
Deal
110 Greenbrier St Boston, MA
1 BR | Dec. 19, 2025
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
House
In Unit Laundry
Fields Corner West
14
$830 - 1,080
Charlesbank Cooperative
650 Huntington Ave Boston, MA
Studio | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Medical Center Area
7
$875
424 Bowdoin St Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Meeting Housing Hill
11
$1,200
6 Waumbeck St Unit 2
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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9
$1,025
16 Glenville Ave Unit 2
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Allston-Brighton
4
$1,050
102 Moreland St Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Jan. 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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Dishwasher
17
$1,000
56 Grampian Way Unit A
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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15
$975
7 Justin Rd Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
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
1
$450
425 Newbury St
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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18
$1,030 - 1,150
PER
ROOM
83 Highland Street Unit 2
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Short-term
Dishwasher
5
$1,200
11 Keswick #4
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
Longwood
$ Ask - 8,424
200 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Pool
Fireplace
Fenway
$ Ask - 5,843
Van Ness
1325 Boylston St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
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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 181 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 301 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 178 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 $40,000.

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

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

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 $1,800 and $4,700. Out of the 3,261 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Boston, 6 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
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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 79 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, West fens, Back of the hill, Downtown boston, Mission hill projects
Medical Center Area 2
West Fens 2
Back Of The Hill 2
Downtown Boston 1
Mission Hill Projects 1
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