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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
53
$2,570 - 4,030
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
10
$2,120 - 4,473
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
44
3D Tour
$2,550 - 12,343
Portside at East Pier
40 East Pier Drive East Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
80
$3,040 - 5,135
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
55
$2,685 - 4,630
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
34
3D Tour
$3,075 - 15,253
Ink Block
5.0
300 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
47
$2,675 - 5,070
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
72
$2,985 - 5,280
The West End Apartments
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
$3,120 - 5,825
660 Washington
Deal
4.4
660 Washington St. Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
15
3D Tour
$925
PER
ROOM
Private Bedroom in Spacious Egleston Square apartment by Stony Brook T Station
Deal
30 Dalrymple St Boston, MA
1 BR | Feb. 6, 2026
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
House
In Unit Laundry
Egleston Square
44
$2,865 - 4,485
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
$810 - 955
PER
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
68
$2,585 - 4,445
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
$3,135 - 4,715
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
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
42
$3,485 - 9,565
Avalon Exeter
5.0
77 Exeter St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Prudential
38
$2,341 - 3,594
MetroMark
Deal
3.4
3611 Washington St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
16
3D Tour
$2,136 - 11,571
Peninsula Apartments
3.4
401 Mount Vernon St Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
73
$2,950 - 3,600
Zero Athens
21-35 W 2nd St Boston, MA
Studio - 1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Park/Washington
21
$4,250
Clearway Apartments
10-60 Clearway St Boston, MA
2 BR | Mar. 2, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Storage
25
$3,900 - 4,100
Gateway At Maverick Square
194 Sumner St Boston, MA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Maverick Sq
10
3D Tour
$4,500 - 4,550
28 Exeter at Newbury
5.0
28 Exeter Street Boston, MA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
11
$4,250 - 6,795
The Harris
Deal
390 Harrison Ave Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
13
$1,700
Comfortable & Convenient To Everything That Boston Can Offer!
1943 Dorchester Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Ashmont
15
$1,800
Stunning 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom Apartment In Boston, Ma
234 Causeway St Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
39
$2,730 - 6,115
Avalon North Station
5.0
1 Nashua St Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
The Neck
6
$1,474 - 11,474
7INK
Deal
5.0
217 Albany St Boston, MA
Studio - 4 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
56
$2,947 - 6,081
The Brynx
201 - 222 South Huntington Ave Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
5
$6,800
170 St Alphonsus St
Boston, MA
4 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Storage
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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 138 studio apartments under $500 available for rent in Boston.

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

Rentable.co has 283 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Boston.

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

Rentable.co has 177 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. Back Of The Hill
  2. Mission Hill Projects
  3. Prudential
  4. Medical Center Area
  5. West Fens

Apartments Under $500 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 $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 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

Available Apartments Under $500: Boston vs. Surrounding Areas

Boston, MA
Lynn, MA
14
3
In `December 2025`, 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 37 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 December M/M % Change
Boston, MA 15 +1.08%
Lynn, MA 3 +0.81%
Brookline, MA 2 +1.07%
Chelsea, MA 2 +1.0%
Lawrence, MA 2 +1.0%
Somerville, MA 2 +0.9%
Medford, MA 2 +0.75%
Mattapan, MA 1 +1.0%
Beverly, MA 1 +0.86%
Everett, MA 1 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Boston?

Available apartments under $500 613
Top amenities Dishwasher, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Pet friendly 10
Utilities included 6
Studio 5
2 Bedroom 7
3 Bedroom 3

Where are Boston Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods Back of the hill, Mission hill projects, Prudential, Medical center area, West fens
Back Of The Hill 2
Mission Hill Projects 1
Prudential 1
Medical Center Area 1
West Fens 1
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