
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $5,000 (2,677 Rentals)


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Peninsula Apartments

Mission Main

77-81 Park Drive

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15 Bartlett Pl

Fenway Parkside

340 Bremen St | East Boston

81-85 Amory St

83 Westland Ave

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103 Hemenway St
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Peterborough Apartments

107 Park Dr

69 Park Dr

75 Westland Ave

Walter Huntington Apartments

MBH Apartments

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Lantera at Boston Landing

Mercantile Wharf

881-895 Huntington Ave.

225 Centre
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365 Western Ave

Roxbury Hills

15-25 Hemenway St

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Nazing Court

55 Hemenway St

51 Park Dr

Symphony Apartments

Westland Ave. Apartments

Saint Stephen Street Apartments

The Hemenway Apartments
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Fenway Garden Apartments

Burney Street Apartments

18 Saint Lukes Rd

Westland & Hemenway Apartments

35 Orkney Rd

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38 Saint Margaret St, Unit #1

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10 Morrill St, Unit #2

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43 Iffley Rd, Unit 1

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135 Nonantum St

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3 Moreland St, Unit 3
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883 Harrison Ave, Unit 3

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44 Leamington Rd

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7 Harvard Ter, Unit 1

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70 Chester St

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8 Barrows St, Unit 2

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3149 Washington St, Unit 1

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40 Williams St

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803 Parker St, Unit a

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5 Baker Ct

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32 G St, Unit 1
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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 | $2,660 | $1,120 | $9,399 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,754 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,278 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,010 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,194 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,015 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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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 51 Park Dr listed at $2,250.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $4,278.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 1,700 square feet unit starting from $3,295 at Norwest Woods Apartment.
What is the average size for Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Boston is currently 1,638 sq ft.
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