Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Allston, MA Under $2,400 (23 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Allston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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525 LINC
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$1,550 - $2,536
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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Bell Olmsted Park
$2,375 - $6,112
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$2,375 - $6,112

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$2,375 - $6,112
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Olmsted Park

161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,111 - $8,888
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$2,111 - $8,888

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$2,111 - $8,888
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 240 Sidney St

$2,375 - $2,775

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$2,375

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$2,375

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240 Sidney St

CambridgeMA02139
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$2,375 - $2,775

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$2,375

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240 Sidney St

CambridgeMA02139
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70 Pearl St
$2,335
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$1,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,335
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70 Pearl St

70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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232 Newbury St
$2,330
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$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,330
Studio Apartments Available Dec 29

232 Newbury St

232 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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1284 Beacon St
$2,330
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$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$2,330
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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1260 Boylston St
$2,330
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$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,330
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

1260 Boylston St

1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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16 Forest St
$2,275
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$1,920
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,275
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16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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1284 Beacon St
$2,230
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$1,870
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,230
Studio Apartments Available Jan 24, 2026

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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80 Fawcett St
$2,185
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$1,830
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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80 Fawcett St
$2,185
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$1,830
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,185
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$1,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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$2,185
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812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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1440 Beacon St
$1,940
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$1,580
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,940
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1440 Beacon St

1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

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84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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66 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Allston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Allston?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Allston is at 525 LINC listed at $1,550.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Allston Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Allston is $3,918.

What is the largest Short-term Allston Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Allston is a 3,956 square feet unit starting from $3,621 at 30 Dalton.

What is the average size for Allston Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Allston is currently at 578 sq ft.

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