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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 - 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
$ Ask - 8,424
200 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Pool
Fireplace
Fenway
1 - 3 of 3 Results

All Apartments in Boston, MA

30 Results
44
3D Tour
$2,645 - 10,076
Portside at East Pier
40 East Pier Drive East Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
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
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
55
$2,765 - 4,565
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
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
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
72
$2,755 - 5,010
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
$3,245 - 7,623
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
$2,515 - 4,643
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
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
44
$3,320 - 5,405
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
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
61
$3,395 - 6,070
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
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
6
$1,689 - 13,409
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
$3,658 - 5,120
The Brynx
Deal
201 - 222 South Huntington Ave Boston, MA
1 BR | Apr. 5, 2026
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Furnished
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
6
$2,145
Gorgeous New Renovation. Beautifully Finished Floor Thru Two Bedroom
106 Prince St Apt 2 Boston, MA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
23
$2,181
2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Homein One Of Boston?s Most Charming Historic
97 A Appleton St #a Boston, MA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
39
$2,780 - 10,810
Avalon North Station
5.0
1 Nashua St Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
The Neck
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
15
$2,485 - 5,880
Velo Forest Hills Apartments
3686 Washington St Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
9
$1,820
Eautiful 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom Home. Unit Is Currently Vacant.
169 Beacon St #14 Boston, MA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
21
$2,080 - 5,250
Fenway Parkside
91 Westland Ave Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Dishwasher
West Fens
23
$3,133 - 7,704
Church Park
Deal
221 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Fitness Center
Prudential
44
3D Tour
$3,158 - 6,769
345 Harrison
345 Harrison Ave Boston, MA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
8
$1,778
2nd Floor 5 Rooms, 2 Bed And Office; Fantastic Open Concept
318 Princeton St Apt 2 Boston, MA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
41
$3,335 - 11,240
Avalon at Prudential Center
4.8
770 Boylston St Boston, MA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
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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
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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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