
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $3,000 (1,215 Rentals)


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1700 Dorchester Ave

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11 Tetlow

886-896 Huntington Ave.

Boylston St, 40

Gardner St, 75-90

85 Tennis

365 Western Ave

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Residences at Brighton Marine

Roxbury Hills
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15-25 Hemenway St

Stony Brook Village

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Nazing Court

18 Saint Lukes Rd

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The Baldwin

35 Orkney Rd

48 Allston St

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26 Bigelow St

2 Redfield St

144 Lake Shore Rd
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50 Burnett St

714 Cummins Hwy

6 Bispham St

66 Hano St

69 Strathmore Rd

1 Mark St

465 Arborway

1115 Harrison Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

897 Canterbury St

23 Worcester St
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22 Bateman St

4 Buckley Ave

245 Kelton St

25 Lawrence Ave

249 Chestnut Hill Ave

140 North Beacon St

146 North Beacon St

3 Arcadia St

11 Dorset St

98 Morton St
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3 Morton Pl

26 Waverly St

123 Intervale St

39 Larch St, Unit 39, Unit 39

67 Ashford St

617 Hyde Park Ave

49 Chestnut Ave

11 Wilson Park

178 Brighton Ave

10 Scottfield Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,704 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,094 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,325 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,870 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,060 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,755 | $4,450 | $10,000+ |
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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Boston with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Boston is at Jackson Commons II listed at $1,301.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $3,825.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $4,000 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Boston is currently 1,316 sq ft.
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