The east coast city of Boston is the capital of Massachusetts. This multi-cultured city is full of history, having been established in the year 1630 and was the scene of several key events of the American Revolution, such as the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, among others. The city is also known for its world-known Boston Marathon Race, and the various parks in its vicinity like the Franklin Park. Also, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the tasty local and international cuisines in some of the famous restaurants around town like the Chinatown restaurants. We have prepared a list of some of the best inexpensive Airbnb rentals that you can stay while in town. Take a look at the top 10 best affordable Airbnb vacation homes under 49 USD in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
1. Century-old redesigned home (from USD 29)
In this palatial 18-room 160-year-old home, guests are provided with a single private bedroom. The redesigned room is peacefully located on the third floor of the house. With a double bed, the hardwood-floor room is well polished and furnished. The host is incredibly hospitable and friendly and allows guests access to the kitchen for cooking or enjoying meals, playing the piano, use the back yard porch for outdoor meals and relaxation as well as the laundry room. The host also provides morning tea and muffins! The house is also a few minutes’ from the city center and the beach.
Grace's Harborview Fast T DowntownDorchester, Massachusetts, United StatesTop guest reviews
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The room is sometimes coldThe room is very comfortableThe room is super cozy and cleanThe stairs headed going up to my roomYou will reach everything you need to with the city trainCleanliness:
Both the bedroom and the bathrooms were spacious and brightThe place was clean and well equippedEspecially the bathrooms are very cleanThe place is so clean and cozy and relaxing especially after a long day walking around the cityThe bedroom and bathrooms are very neat and clean and the muffins and orange juice were yummy and much needed before a day of explorationHost:
Friendly caring hosts with a very warm welcome Fantastic homeI had a wonderful time John was welcomingI received very helpful and specific instructions to aid me in my safe arrival and check inThis is a wonderful home that exceeded our expectations with homemade muffins made by our hosts for breakfast along with coffee tea granola & applesThey were very kind to let us drop our bags off a little earlier than the check in time and were extremely quick to reply giving us all the information we neededRead more reviewsLocation:
Beautiful house in a very nice neighborhoodCharming house and great locationLovely house in a great locationThe house is a short walk from the Subway in a beautiful residential neighborhoodsome 15 minutes red line subway ride from the highlights of downtown Boston
2. Luxurious room near the beach (from USD 27)
You are assured a fantastic stay in this elegant home. This rental is at a walking distance through the back yard to the beach and is part of an 18-room century-old mansion. This one-bedroom space can accommodate up to four guests and is very comfortable. Very spacious with a queen size bed and an ottoman that opens up to a single bed, this rental is perfect for your vacation trip. The serenity in the home will let you have a peaceful sleep. The house offers guests access to the sparkling kitchen with modern appliances. The host is wonderful and very friendly. This room comes with a shared bathroom. The windows face the street and overlook the yard.
Barney's Master Bedroom T DowntownDorchester, Massachusetts, United StatesTop guest reviews
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quiet neighborhood and comfortable amenitiesreally nice room and really great to have access to the kitchen and other amenitiesclean rooms and nice amenities muffins provided for breakfast are greatthe muffins and granola were a nice gesture we had robes in our room which we weren't expectinga truly cozy experience reminiscent of an irish b&bCleanliness:
everything was very clean and neatvery clean and everything in its placelarge clean well-kept roomseverything’s was great and cleancarneyfamily’s house is very clean and comfortableHost:
the hosts were friendlyreally nice hosts and wonderful placemary was so kind and helpfulthe host is very friendly and humorousthe hosts are very friendly and hospitableRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location close to the transit station and walking distance to restaurantsthe house is very well located 5-10min from the mbta stationgreat accommodations and great location close to the subwaygreat place to stay and close to the tvery good place for price and location
3. Cozy accommodation (from USD 28)
This room space is a walking distance through the back yard to the beach. This one-bedroom space accommodates one person, with the comfortable porch converted to a bed. Part of a well polished and redesigned 18-room century-old mansion, this room comes with a shared bathroom. The house offers guests access to a well-equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Other highlights include high-speed WiFi, internet connection and access to play the piano, laundry room as well as the backyard area. The host, who is the owner of the mansion is super friendly and receptive.
Cozy One Person Only - Quick DowntownDorchester, Massachusetts, United StatesTop guest reviews
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the communal kitchen felt more like a private space and use of the washing machine was very convenientbreakfast is served with muesli and delicious muffins fruit coffee and teathe room was amazingbeautiful home cozy room and space overall would love to stay againthe room is very comfortable and i would recommend it to allCleanliness:
clean most important comfortablevery clean and comfortable placethe place is clean and comfortableonce again very clean and i was well restedthis place is charming clean and sereneHost:
the carney's are great hostsbarney is an awesome hostthis is an awesome home with very hands on hostsyummy muffins great hosts both barney and marylovely place and friendly hosts the muffins and granola were also deliciousRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfect and within walking distance of public transportationgreat location cozy room near orange linejust 8 minute relaxed walk to t stationamazing place in an amazing locationgreat place close to the subway
4. Private posh room for two (from USD 45)
This exquisite room is just a few minutes from the city center. It is a single private bedroom situated on the first floor within a larger apartment. Well lit during the day and night, this bedroom is also spacious and well furnished and highlighted with an artful decor. The bed is large and comfortable. WiFi access is provided. Do not hesitate to enjoy a great time in the furnished and well-decorated living room where you will be able to relax and unwind. The location is also great as it is near the airport.
★ Spacious & Modern | Close to Subway + Downtown ★Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesTop guest reviews
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Apartment/room was very clean and cosy true to the pictures I particularly enjoyed the supply of water/drinks in the refrigeratorHad a wonderful time hereThe airco outside of the Wood Island room can be noisyThe room we stayed in was very spacious and comfortableAll was comfortable for a nightCleanliness:
The house was extremely clean and well decoratedThe place is squeaky clean and very stylishEverything was clean and stylish Comfortable bed and spacious roomVery clean and clear communicationEverything was very clean comfortable and enjoyable to experienceHost:
and they do love their labelerAnd also the message that they gave me were so detailed and full of kindnessthe communication via Airbnb was super fast and all their answers were always very detailed and in a friendly toneCommunications was responsive and promptWe had a early flight out of BostonRead more reviewsLocation:
Neighborhood is Hispanic in ethnicity and very interestingIt is located about 10 minutes walk from the closest subway station and you can easily get the main attractions in the city in less than 30min by metro or 15 min by Uber; The room is as good as the...Great location in E Boston which is only a short train commute away from downtown(We were on groundfloor)We were initially afraid of planes noises due to close location of airportis only one stop away entering Maverick station )
5. Central Victorian room space (from USD 52)
Enjoy this tasteful late 1800 Victorian rental designed with a modern feel. This room is well furnished and can comfortably accommodate two people. You will fancy a relaxing session in the living room area, well furnished as well, providing cable TV for entertainment. Hosts are very friendly and provide access to the dining room and kitchen. The shared bathroom is always kept spotless.
Cape Cod Room, With Private Bath-Townhouse-RedLineBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesTop guest reviews
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the cape cod room has all the amenities to relax and get great sleepamazing amount of breakfast cereals fruit and snacksbill and corey’s place was amazing the cutest room best amenities in the kitchen and room etcthey have a variety of breakfast choices drinks and most importantly a stocked coffee/tea barbeautiful spread for breakfast which was much appreciatedCleanliness:
the place was clean and communication was always promptthe whole house was very clean the bed was very comfortablevery clean and decorated in the most tasteful wayit is cosy clean quiet and well equippedthe house very beautiful and cleanHost:
friendly and helpful hostsan amazing home with outstanding hoststhe hosts are very nicegreat hosts in every single waythe host corey is a fabulous host who makes you feel instantly at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
location here is very nice on the red line(station is about 5 mins walk)the location is in a quiet neighborhood yet safe and not too far from downtown bostoneasy journey into central boston on the redlinethe location was good and easy to find parking spotreally beautiful victorian house in an interesting neighbourhood
6. Room in a stunning villa (from USD 48)
This stunning room is well furnished and homey. It is one of many rooms in a private villa in Brookline on the third floor. Serene and clean, this spacious room has two beds, one queen size and a single bed and a shared bathroom also on the same floor. A shared kitchen is available for cooking meals. WiFi connection is provided in the house.
Chic quiet room 2 (Near BU/Downtown/Fenway/HMS)Brookline, Massachusetts, United StatesTop guest reviews
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great room well-heated and cozy even with the new england chill outsidei didn’t see a kitchen luckily i didn’t need onevery cozy space with great light definitely a good deal for what you are payingsharing the bathroom really wasn't an issue for any of uswarm room and comfortable bedCleanliness:
the place is clean and comfyclean spacious safe quiet neighborhoodthe house is super clean and charmingthe space was very clean and the listing is very accuratebathroom and bedroom were very cleanHost:
amazing host amazing stay :)gracious host would stay there againthank you so much for being such a wonderful host and being very understandingthe room was cleanish but seemed kind of “fake” cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for exploring bostongreat place with convenient locationgreat location in beautiful brooklinegreat location and good valueawesome location and beautiful home
7. Pristine apartment near public transportation (from USD 44)
A private one-bedroom space with a private entrance/exit. The room is elegant and is on the third floor of a three-story apartment building. A large bed well made with clean sheets is well positioned near large windows that allow enough daylight. Highlights include WiFi connection, a shared TV area for entertainment and a shared well-furnished kitchen for guests who want to cook. Amenities such as the following are also offered - complimentary coffee, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, water, and toiletry essentials. Conveniently located, a 12-minute walk to Sullivan Square on the Orange Line and other amenities which include a super-stop shop, movie theater, and several eateries and restaurants.
Private WC, Free Parking and near Public TransitSomerville, Massachusetts, United StatesTop guest reviews
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the wifi was strong and chrome cast tv was greati appreciated the comfortable bed and the acvery comfortable bed and the couple of water bottles were a nice touchquinn and linlin's room was great it has a comfortable bed and a great view from the bedroomthe toilet paper was nice thoughCleanliness:
clean and comfortable placeeverything was clean and tidygreat clean place to staygreat place very clean and just as advertisedwe were very pleased with the cleanliness of the roomHost:
host was good with responsesthe host well prepared everything before i arrivedhighly recommend this place and quinn as a hostquinn was a great host toozero complaints quinn was a great host very quick responses and very politeRead more reviewsLocation:
good location close to broadwaytons of cute restaurants that are walking distancecute place in a good neighborhoodexcellent location and nicely decoratedgreat location close to the orange station stores and restaurants
8. Contemporary downtown beach home (from USD 30)
This room has two twin beds and a convertible twin for an extra guest. Situated at a walking distance through the back yard to the beach, this home includes two spotless bathrooms with showers. Enjoy living in this century-old redesigned mansion, which provides guests with access to the well-equipped kitchen with modern appliances and includes high-speed WiFi internet connection, a laundry room, the back porch for outdoor meals and a backyard area for relaxing.
Mary's Ocean View Metro DowntownDorchester, Massachusetts, United StatesTop guest reviews
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the amenities are perfect and comfortablethe rooms have great viewsthe breakfast muffins and addition coffee and tea every morning were deliciousthe room and shared amenities were extremely cleanthe muffins granola coffee tea and orange juice for breakfast were greatCleanliness:
very clean and nicesuper clean bathroomsvery clean and well keptvery clean and very privatethe house was spotless clean and i felt really welcomedHost:
the carney family are great hoststhe carney family are great hostscarney’s are great hosts as alwaysthe host is so friendly womenthe host family are very niceRead more reviewsLocation:
easy to get around location and fair priceeasy 10 minute walk to station felt safe in neighborhood even after darkvery nice place and good location to explore bostonbeautiful and very calm neighborhood 10 minutes away from the subway stationwonderful house full of character in a very safe neighborhood super close to the t
9. Renovated, lush colonial rental
The calmness and tranquility offered in this splendid rental is absolutely enchanting. The room is on the second floor of a renovated more than a century-old Dutch house. The home is located a few minutes from the Red Line (an eight-minute walk), and the commuter rail (a three-minute walk) to take you to Boston city in 30 minutes. The sparkling clean bedroom provides adequate space for the guest. The bed is large and comfortable for two. Rated best for couples or single travelers, this room features a small fridge. Guests will be able to access WiFi connection which is available in the house.
Cozy Boston bedroom with parkingBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesTop guest reviews
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super cozy room with instant coffee tea and an electric kettlereally spacious with a comfortable bed and even a coffee and tea makerthe "breakfast service" consists of instant coffee and tea -- pretty marginalbeautiful home very nice to have coffee tea and cold water in the bedroom extremely comfortable bedthe security wifi appeal and appointments of their home interior design impressed meCleanliness:
the room was clean and comfortableclean room clean bathroom perfect house and the neon green door gives it the perfect popeverything was clean and cozy and the bed was incredibly comfortablerob’s place was exactly as pictured and was clean and comfortablebed was comfortable and the bathroom was cleanHost:
robrecht and his wife were very nice hoststhe hosts were friendly and kindthe hosts are so kind and accommodatingthe hosts are really nice and welcomingthey were also very friendly and sweetRead more reviewsLocation:
great location- close walk to subwayan excellent value and locationthis is a great locationreal charming property close to the metrohouse is outstandingly beautiful very close to everything in boston
10. Classy and renovated private apartment
Check out this stunning and cozy room. A private room in a quiet, safe and convenient street of Coolidge Corner, this spacious room has a large queen size bed. There is a shared bathroom on the same floor. WiFi connection is provided in the house. Located near top restaurants, supermarkets the rental is very close to Boston.
Coolidge Corner Private Room(A)Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
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These top Airbnb rentals are close to stations and have superb locations. They are cozy and homely, and you will feel like a local, rather than a tourist. Book early to avoid disappointment. Additionally, ensure you follow the house rules of the host. Your hosts are extremely friendly and are most willing to help you with anything.
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