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Apartments Under $500 in Boston, MA

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$450
425 Newbury St
Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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$ 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
1 - 3 of 3 Results

All Apartments in Boston, MA

30 Results
61
$2,845 - 5,635
Emerson Place
1 Emerson Place Suite 8n Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
Contact
Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
80
$3,785 - 6,825
Alcott
Deal
4.2
35 Lomasney Way Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
55
$2,850 - 5,165
Troy Boston
5.0
55 Traveler St. Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
44
3D Tour
$2,825 - 8,787
Portside at East Pier
40 East Pier Drive East Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Heat Included
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
34
3D Tour
$3,395 - 13,162
Ink Block
5.0
300 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
53
$2,955 - 5,595
315 on A
Deal
3.6
315 A St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
22
3D Tour
$1,240
PER
ROOM
Private Bedroom in Elegant Andrew Square Apartment near Red Line
Deal
13 Tuckerman St South Boston, MA
1 BR | Jun. 5, 2026
Contact
Heat Included
Virtual Tour
In Unit Laundry
61
$3,375 - 5,345
Avenir
4.8
101 Canal St. Boston, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
72
$3,025 - 5,495
The West End Apartments
Deal
3.4
4 Emerson Place Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
12
3D Tour
$1,000 - 1,040
PER
ROOM
Private Room in Light-Filled Brighton Apartment with Backyard
Deal
1729 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
In Unit Laundry
Cleveland Circle
15
3D Tour
$915
PER
ROOM
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
Virtual Tour
House
In Unit Laundry
Egleston Square
44
$3,540 - 5,105
Girard
Deal
5.0
50 Malden St Boston, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
71
$3,515 - 8,348
660 Washington
Deal
4.4
660 Washington St. Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
12
$2,870 - 4,030
Reservoir Towers Brighton
4.6
1925 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Storage
Pool
68
$2,787 - 6,312
The Towers at Longfellow
2.8
72 Staniford St. Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
Contact
Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
13
$1,810 - 4,960
PER ROOM
& UNIT
7Ink Boston
5.0
217 Albany St Boston, MA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
37
$2,812 - 4,581
MetroMark
3.4
3611 Washington St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
16
3D Tour
$2,331 - 16,307
Peninsula Apartments
3.4
401 Mount Vernon St Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
In Unit Laundry
11
$2,000
Charming Historic Condo Nestled
8 Phillips St #1 Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
Contact
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Pool
4
$4,315 - 5,895
The Arlington
100 Arlingon St Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
7
$3,995 - 5,500
One Back Bay
135 Clarendon St Boston, MA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
10
$2,473 - 4,625
Harbor Point
24 Oyster Bay Rd Boston, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
25
$3,900
Gateway At Maverick Square
194 Sumner St Boston, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Maverick Sq
42
$3,740 - 14,455
Avalon Exeter
5.0
77 Exeter St Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Prudential
35
3D Tour
$4,093 - 5,962
Garrison Square
2.4
32 Garrison Street Boston, MA
1 - 2 BR | May. 22, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
6
$1,304 - 14,078
7INK
Deal
5.0
217 Albany St Boston, MA
Studio - 4 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Park/Washington
56
$3,037 - 5,828
The Brynx
201 - 222 South Huntington Ave Boston, MA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
8
$3,400
3 Walley
3 Walley St East Boston, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
43
$2,420 - 4,010
Bremen 282
282 Bremen St East Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Disability Access
15
$2,715 - 4,965
Velo Forest Hills Apartments
3686 Washington St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $500 are available in Boston, MA on Rentable.co?

There are 3 apartments under $500 in Boston currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $500 are available in Boston?

Rentable.co has 203 studio apartments under $500 available for rent in Boston.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Boston?

Rentable.co has 291 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Boston.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Boston?

Rentable.co has 210 two-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Boston.

Can I afford a apartment under $500 in Boston, MA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $500 in Boston based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $18,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $500 for rent in Boston, MA?

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

Apartments Under $500 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 $500 — 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 $500 in Boston. Whether you're a student on a budget or simply looking to reduce your living expenses, this report will help you find affordable housing options in the vibrant city of 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

Available Apartments Under $500: Boston vs. Surrounding Areas

Boston, MA
Somerville, MA
Brookline, MA
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In `May 2026`, there are a variety of affordable apartment options under $500 in Boston, MA and its surrounding cities, including 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. According to the data, there are a total of 75 available apartments in the Boston metro area that meet this price range. This offers prospective renters a range of choices when searching for budget-friendly housing options in the area. Whether you prefer the bustling city life of Boston or the quieter atmosphere of the surrounding cities, Rentable can help you find an affordable apartment that fits your needs and budget.

Apartments Under $500 Now vs. Last Month: Boston and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $500 in May M/M % Change
Boston, MA 18 +0.78%
Somerville, MA 13 -1.0%
Brookline, MA 3 +0.95%
Lynn, MA 3 +1.0%
Medford, MA 3 +0.86%
Lawrence, MA 3 +1.0%
Cambridge, MA 2 +0.14%
Chelsea, MA 2 +1.0%
Saugus, MA 1 +1.0%
Beverly, MA 1 +1.2%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Boston?

Available apartments under $500 1,566
Top amenities Dishwasher, In Unit Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 2
Pet friendly 14
Utilities included 6
Furnished 1
Studio 7
2 Bedroom 11
3 Bedroom 4

Where are Boston Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods Medical center area, Lower roxbury, Park/washington, Boston common, Mission hill projects
Medical Center Area 2
Lower Roxbury 2
Park/Washington 1
Boston Common 1
Mission Hill Projects 1
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