$2,400
1 bed1 bath550 sqftCondo
47 Gardner Street 7, Boston, MA, 02134
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$2,250
1 bed1 bathCondo
118 Dustin St 35, Boston, MA, 02135
$2,190
1 bed1 bathCondo
1185 Commonwealth Avenue 8, Boston, MA, 02134
$2,000
1 bed1 bathCondo
28 Colborne Road 20, Boston, MA, 02135
$3,775
1 bed1 bath711 sqftApartment
53 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
$2,295
1 bed1 bathHouse
1683 Commonwealth Ave 2, Boston, MA, 02135
$1,995
1 bed1 bathCondo
11 Royce Road 20, Boston, MA, 02134
$2,850
1 bed1 bathHouse
591 Beacon Street 5KM, Boston, MA, 02215
$2,750
1 bed1 bath500 sqftHouse
148 5th Street 6KA, Cambridge, MA, 02141
$2,930
1 bed1 bathHouse
1056 Cambridge St 4RMK, Cambridge, MA, 02139
$2,250
1 bed1 bath759 sqftApartment
5 Lothian Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
$2,325
1 bed1 bath600 sqftHouse
20 Armington St 21, Boston, MA, 02134
$3,750
1 bed1 bath786 sqftApartment
2H Street South Boston, South Boston, MA, 02127
$3,750
1 bed1 bath781 sqftApartment
2H Street South Boston, South Boston, MA, 02127
$3,850
1 bed1 bath891 sqftApartment
2H Street South Boston, South Boston, MA, 02127
$3,750
1 bed1 bath778 sqftApartment
2H Street South Boston, South Boston, MA, 02127
$3,750
1 bed1 bath776 sqftApartment
2H Street South Boston, South Boston, MA, 02127
$3,750
1 bed1 bath815 sqftApartment
2H Street South Boston, South Boston, MA, 02127
$3,750
1 bed1 bath795 sqftApartment
2H Street South Boston, South Boston, MA, 02127
$3,250
1 bed1 bath535 sqftHouse
19 Forest St 34, Cambridge, MA, 02140
$2,250
1 bed1 bathHouse
520 Cambridge St 3A, Boston,, MA, 02134
$2,300
1 bed1 bath560 sqftHouse
12 Elko St 7, Boston, MA, 02135
$1,995
1 bed1 bathHouse
15 Glenville Ave B6, Boston, MA, 02134
$3,800
1 bed1 bath711 sqftApartment
53 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting a 1-Bedroom Apartment in Boston, MA
A 1-bedroom apartment in Boston hits the sweet spot for most solo renters and couples — enough space to have a real living room and a separated sleep area, without the cost of a 2-bedroom you don't fully use. For remote workers, a 1-bedroom is often the minimum viable setup: you can close a door between your workspace and your living space, which matters more than most people expect before they try working from a studio. When evaluating 1-bedrooms in Boston, pay attention to bedroom size (some 1-bedrooms are technically 1-bedrooms with a bedroom that fits a queen bed and nothing else), closet space, and whether the kitchen opens to the living room or is walled off. In-unit laundry, a parking spot, and a dedicated storage unit are the three amenities most renters wish they'd prioritized when they didn't have them. 1-bedrooms in Boston also tend to have the most competitive rental market of any unit type — more supply than studios, but more demand than 2-bedrooms, which means good 1-bedrooms in desirable Boston neighborhoods at fair prices move quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a 1-Bedroom Apartment in Boston, MA
In Boston, 1-bedrooms average $2,448/mo versus $2,128/mo for a studio. For solo renters on a tight budget, compare both filters on Rentler before applying. If you work from home or spend significant time in your apartment, the extra separation of a larger unit may be worth the difference.
Pet policies on 1-bedroom apartments vary by landlord and building — there's no blanket rule. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow your search, then confirm breed, weight, and deposit requirements directly with the landlord before applying.
Furnished 1-bedrooms are available in Boston but represent a smaller share of total inventory compared to unfurnished units. Use Rentler's furnished filter to surface move-in-ready options. Furnished units are most common in newer construction buildings and in complexes that cater to corporate or short-term renters.
Most landlords in Boston require gross monthly income of 2.5–3x the monthly rent. For a 1-bedroom at Boston's current average of $2,448/mo, that means demonstrating roughly 2.5–3x that amount in gross income. If you're below that threshold, a co-signer, larger security deposit, or prepaid rent may be accepted by some landlords — always worth asking.
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