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South Boston Condo: 1350 Columbia Road

$273

2 beds • 1 bath • Condo

1350 Columbia Road #1350, South Boston, MA, 02127

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$992

2 beds • 1 bath • Condo

32 Kent Street #32, Somerville, MA, 02143

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$1,035

2 beds • 2 baths • Condo

91 Clay Street #91, Quincy, MA, 02170

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$1,066

2 beds • 1 bath • Condo

420 East Squantum Street #420, Quincy, MA, 02171

Dorchester Condo: 1460 -1474 Dorchester Ave.

$467

1 bed • 1 bath • Condo

1460 -1474 Dorchester Ave. #1460, Dorchester, MA, 02122

Boston Condo: 342 Shawmut Ave.Boston Condo: 342 Shawmut Ave.Boston Condo: 342 Shawmut Ave.

$1,170

4 beds • 2 baths • Condo

342 Shawmut Ave. #342, Boston, MA, 02118

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$1,163

4 beds • 2 baths • Condo

1855 Washington St. #1855, Boston, MA, 02118

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$920

Studio • 1 bath • 200 sqft • Condo

5 Union Ave Room 87 / 4th Floor, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

Brighton Condo: 132 Chestnut Hill Ave.Brighton Condo: 132 Chestnut Hill Ave.

$976

1 bed • 1 bath • Condo

132 Chestnut Hill Ave. #132, Brighton, MA, 02135

South Boston Condo: 1350 Columbia Road

$273

2 beds • 1 bath • Condo

1350 Columbia Road #1350, South Boston, MA, 02127

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$992

2 beds • 1 bath • Condo

32 Kent Street #32, Somerville, MA, 02143

Quincy Condo: 91 Clay StreetQuincy Condo: 91 Clay Street

$1,035

2 beds • 2 baths • Condo

91 Clay Street #91, Quincy, MA, 02170

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$1,496

2 beds • 1 bath • Condo

420 East Squantum Street #420, Quincy, MA, 02171

Dorchester Condo: 1460 -1474 Dorchester Ave.

$467

1 bed • 1 bath • Condo

1460 -1474 Dorchester Ave. #1460, Dorchester, MA, 02122

Boston Condo: 342 Shawmut Ave.Boston Condo: 342 Shawmut Ave.Boston Condo: 342 Shawmut Ave.

$1,170

4 beds • 2 baths • Condo

342 Shawmut Ave. #342, Boston, MA, 02118

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$1,163

4 beds • 2 baths • Condo

1855 Washington St. #1855, Boston, MA, 02118

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$880

Studio • 1 bath • 210 sqft • Condo

191 Green St Room 133, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

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$880

Studio • 2 baths • Condo

5 Union Ave Room 58, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

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$1,200

Studio • 1 bath • Condo

5 Union Ave Room 56 PB, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

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$1,495

Studio • 1 bath • 500 sqft • Condo

16 Fifth Street Studio Unit-5 / 2nd Floor, Chelsea, MA, 02150

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$1,100

Studio • 1 bath • Condo

4 Glenway Street 1-1, Boston, MA, 02121

Boston Condo: 161 Allston St.Boston Condo: 161 Allston St.Boston Condo: 161 Allston St.Boston Condo: 161 Allston St.

$1,395

1 bed • 1 bath • Condo

161 Allston St. 7L, Boston, MA, 02134

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$1,200

1 bed • 1 bath • Condo

6 Hardwick Ter., Boston, MA, 02135

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$1,425

1 bed • 2.5 baths • Condo

79 Linden St. 2L, Boston, MA, 02134

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What to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Boston, MA

Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Boston inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Boston.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Boston, MA

Rentler currently shows 19 rentals in Boston priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.

At the under $1,500 price point in Boston, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.

These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.

Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.

Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.

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