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Apartments Under $500 in Boston, MA

1 - 3 of 3 Results
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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
47
$2,705 - 5,455
Emerson Place
1 Emerson Place Suite 8n Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
53
$2,820 - 5,305
315 on A
Deal
3.6
315 A St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
44
3D Tour
$2,645 - 10,076
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
55
$2,815 - 4,570
Troy Boston
Deal
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
80
$3,770 - 6,520
Alcott
4.2
35 Lomasney Way Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
34
3D Tour
$3,213 - 13,193
Ink Block
5.0
300 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
44
$3,330 - 5,410
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
15
3D Tour
$920
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
72
$2,750 - 5,020
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
64
$3,250 - 7,638
660 Washington
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
68
$2,560 - 4,638
The Towers at Longfellow
Deal
2.8
72 Staniford St. Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
61
$3,395 - 6,235
Avenir
4.8
101 Canal St. Boston, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
22
3D Tour
$1,100
PER
ROOM
Private Bedroom in Elegant Andrew Square Apartment near Red Line
Deal
13 Tuckerman St South Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
In Unit Laundry
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
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
16
$2,000
Luxury 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
234 Causeway St Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
Contact
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
35
3D Tour
$4,046 - 6,792
Garrison Square
2.4
32 Garrison Street Boston, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
74
$2,750 - 2,950
Zero Athens
21-35 W 2nd St Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fort Point
10
$1,538
Large Bright Bedroom, A Modern Fully-equipped Kitchen
147 North St #2 Boston, MA
Studio | Ask for Availability
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House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
12
$1,980
Lovely 1 Bedroom On Sought After Mount Vernon Street
97 Mount Vernon St Unit 34 Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
10
3D Tour
$4,250 - 5,300
28 Exeter at Newbury
5.0
28 Exeter Street Boston, MA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
Contact
Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
10
$1,696
Efficient South Boston Studio Offers Comfort, Convenience, And A Prime
117 W 7th St Apt 1 Boston, MA
Studio | Ask for Availability
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
10
$1,628
Large Bright Bedroom, A Modern Fully-equipped Kitchen
147 North St #2 Boston, MA
Studio | Ask for Availability
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
10
$2,252 - 4,270
Harbor Point
24 Oyster Bay Rd Boston, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
19
$2,478 - 6,847
Hub25
25 Morrissey Blvd Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
In Unit Laundry
7
$1,800
Beautifully Updated One-bedroom, One-bath Unit
261 Marlborough St Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
47
$3,145 - 4,300
AVA Back Bay
5.0
790 Boylston St Boston, MA
Studio - 1 BR | Apr. 15, 2026
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Dishwasher
Prudential
21
$3,100 - 5,550
Clearway Apartments
10-60 Clearway St Boston, MA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Storage
50
$3,350 - 3,435
3193 Washington St
Boston, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
73
$2,750 - 2,950
Zero Athens
21-35 W 2nd St Boston, MA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
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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 211 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. Allston-Brighton
  2. Medical Center Area
  3. Lower Roxbury
  4. Park/Washington
  5. Boston Common

Apartments Under $500 in Boston, MA: March Rental Information

Welcome to the March 2026 Boston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 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 <$1,700 $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
Lynn, MA
12
3
In `March 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 80 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 March M/M % Change
Boston, MA 12 +1.0%
Lynn, MA 3 +1.05%
Somerville, MA 3 +0.77%
Brookline, MA 3 +0.67%
Lawrence, MA 2 +0.92%
Chelsea, MA 2 +1.0%
Medford, MA 2 +1.0%
Beverly, MA 2 +0.9%
Saugus, MA 1 +0.67%
Lowell, MA 1 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Boston?

Available apartments under $500 750
Top amenities Dishwasher, Surface Parking, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Pet friendly 19
Utilities included 6
Studio 11
2 Bedroom 11
3 Bedroom 4

Where are Boston Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods Allston-brighton, Medical center area, Lower roxbury, Park/washington, Boston common
Allston-Brighton 3
Medical Center Area 2
Lower Roxbury 2
Park/Washington 1
Boston Common 1
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