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1412 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 19
$3,475
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1412 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 19

1412 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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852 Huntington Ave, Unit 2
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
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852 Huntington Ave, Unit 2

852 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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10 Bucknam St, Unit 1
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1, 2026

10 Bucknam St, Unit 1

10 Bucknam StBoston, MA 02120
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1 Parker Hill Ter, Unit 1A
$4,050
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$4,050

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$4,050
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1 Parker Hill Ter, Unit 1A

1 Parker Hill TerBoston, MA 02120
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21 Wiltshire Rd, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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21 Wiltshire Rd, Unit 1

21 Wiltshire RdBoston, MA 02135
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12 Gayland St, Unit 12 Gayland
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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12 Gayland St, Unit 12 Gayland

12 Gayland StBoston, MA 02125
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12 Bucknam St, Unit 1
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
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12 Bucknam St, Unit 1

12 Bucknam StBoston, MA 02120
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757 Washington St, Unit #1
$3,395
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$3,395

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$3,395
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757 Washington St, Unit #1

757 Washington StBoston, MA 02124
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314 Centre St, Unit 2
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
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314 Centre St, Unit 2

314 Centre StBoston, MA 02130
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121 George St, Unit 2
$2,550
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$2,550

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$2,550
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121 George St, Unit 2

121 George StBoston, MA 02119
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634 Dorchester Ave, Unit #1
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

634 Dorchester Ave, Unit #1

634 Dorchester AveBoston, MA 02127
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126 Warren St, Unit G3
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

126 Warren St, Unit G3

126 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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132 Glenville Ave, Unit 2
$3,350
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$3,350

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$3,350
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31, 2026

132 Glenville Ave, Unit 2

132 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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12 Bucknam St, Unit 1F
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
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12 Bucknam St, Unit 1F

12 Bucknam StBoston, MA 02120
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83 Wensley St, Unit 1F
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
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83 Wensley St, Unit 1F

83 Wensley StBoston, MA 02120
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111 Florida St
$3,280
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$3,280

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$3,280
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111 Florida St

111 Florida StBoston, MA 02124
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1254 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
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1254 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1254 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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103 Hancock St
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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103 Hancock St

103 Hancock StBoston, MA 02125
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116 Marginal St, Unit 2
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
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116 Marginal St, Unit 2

116 Marginal StBoston, MA 02128
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151 Highland St, Unit 1
$4,200
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$4,200

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$4,200
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151 Highland St, Unit 1

151 Highland StBoston, MA 02119
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594 Cambridge St, Unit #1
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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594 Cambridge St, Unit #1

594 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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12 Linden St, Unit #1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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12 Linden St, Unit #1

12 Linden StBoston, MA 02127
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Boston with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Boston is at 7INK listed at $1,411.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $4,198.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $6,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Boston is currently 1,892 sq ft.

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