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Apartments Under $1,200 in Boston, MA

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$840 - 885
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Private Bedroom in Spacious Egleston Square apartment by Stony Brook T Station
Deal
30 Dalrymple St Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
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In Unit Laundry
Egleston Square
5
$1,200
Kebarighotbi Ali
Deal
709-711 Washington St #711 Boston Ma, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Dishwasher
6
$1,200
Captivating 1 Bed Apt
42 Boylston St #302 Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Boston Common
49
$899
87 Faywood Ave
East Boston, MA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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10
$900
64 Stockton St Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
West Lower Mills
9
$750
11 Langdon St Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
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Dudley Square
18
$700
88 Bernard St Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
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Codman Sq
10
$1,000
3215 Washington St Unit B
Boston, MA
1 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
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Dishwasher
Egleston Square
15
$1,100
14 Hillside St Unit 3
Boston, MA
1 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
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Dishwasher
9
$1,100
16 Glenville Ave Unit 2
Boston, MA
1 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
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Dishwasher
Allston-Brighton
49
$899
87 Faywood Ave
East Boston, MA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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12
$1,163
1855 Washington St
Boston, MA
4 BR | Ask for Availability
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Lower Roxbury
7
$1,200
102 Moreland St Unit 4
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Dudley Square
7
$875
424 Bowdoin St Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Meeting Housing Hill
12
$850
98 Topliff St Unit 1
Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Fields Corner West
3
$1,030
Modern 1-bedroom Residence With Study, Garage Parking & Rooftop Views
3531 Washington St Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Air Conditioning
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Dishwasher
11
$1,150
14 Hillside St Unit 2
Boston, MA
1 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
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12
$1,100
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96 Hammond Street
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Short-term
Dishwasher
Lower Roxbury
1
$1,000
Room For Rent
36 A Linden St Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Allston-Brighton
1
$450
425 Newbury St
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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18
$1,030 - 1,150
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83 Highland Street Unit 2
Boston, MA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Short-term
Dishwasher
1
$1,200
Room For Rent In 5-bedroom Townhouse In Oak Square | In-unit Laundry + Parking
195 W Third St Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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West Broadway
5
$1,200
11 Keswick #4
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Heat Included
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Longwood
1
$1,200
Room For Rent In 3br W/ All Utilities Included
8 B Adella Pl Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Allston-Brighton
1
$950
Room In Large 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, Right On The T!
6 Glenville Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Oct. 10, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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Allston-Brighton
1
$1,000
Room In 4br Apartment W/ Renovated Bath | Pet Friendly
28 Ward St Boston, MA
4 BR | Oct. 10, 2026
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3
$1,170
342 Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA
4 BR | Ask for Availability
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11
$800
51 Hemenway St
Deal
Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
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In Unit Laundry
$ Ask - 5,843
Van Ness
1325 Boylston St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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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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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 30 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 276 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 510 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 281 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 $44,000.

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

  1. Allston-Brighton
  2. Lower Roxbury
  3. Park/Washington
  4. Egleston Square
  5. Dudley Square

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

Welcome to the October 2026 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the October 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 17 35 52 70 <$1,800 $1,900 $2,100 $2,300 $2,500 $2,700 $2,900 $3,100 $3,300 $3,500 $3,700 $3,900 $4,100 $4,300 $4,500 >$4,700
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Boston stands at $3,020, with the majority falling between $1,800 and $4,670. Out of the 3,963 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Boston, 17 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
Lowell, MA
Quincy, MA
Lynn, MA
Cambridge, MA
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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 October 2026, there are a total of 110 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 October M/M % Change
Boston, MA 38 +0.95%
Somerville, MA 8 +1.3%
Brookline, MA 5 +1.07%
Lowell, MA 5 +0.93%
Quincy, MA 4 +0.9%
Lynn, MA 4 +0.92%
Cambridge, MA 3 +1.04%
Medford, MA 3 +0.96%
Beverly, MA 3 +0.89%
Lawrence, MA 2 +1.04%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Boston?

Available apartments under $1,200 920
Top amenities Dishwasher, In Unit Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 31
Pet friendly 15
Utilities included 37
Furnished 1
Studio 14
1 Bedroom 37
2 Bedroom 11
Square footage 106 - 1,500

Where are Boston Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Allston-brighton, Lower roxbury, Park/washington, Egleston square, Dudley square
Allston-Brighton 5
Lower Roxbury 3
Park/Washington 2
Egleston Square 2
Dudley Square 2
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