The most affordable corners of Boston that still keep you connected by transit.
Student-heavy neighborhood with affordable rent, vibrant nightlife, and diverse dining
Family-friendly with a mix of students and long-term residents, affordable by Boston standards
Affordable hilltop neighborhood near the Longwood Medical Area with diverse student population
For budget renters, top Boston neighborhoods include Allston, Brighton, Mission Hill. They balance the right mix of price, transit, and community for budget renters — you can filter apartments in any of them (including no-fee) on RentLuna.
Mission Hill has the lowest average 1-bedroom rent of the group at about $2,100/month (studios $1,700). Use RentLuna's no-fee filter to avoid a broker fee on top.
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