
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $5,000 (4,620 Rentals)


Harbor Point

The Indie

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

J VUE at the LMA

The Charley

3200 Washington

The Copley Group Beacon Hill

340 Bremen St | East Boston
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The Andi

36 Cottage St

365 Western Ave

Walter Huntington Apartments

Mercantile Wharf

225 Centre

MBH Apartments
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5 McBride St, Unit 303

81 Chestnut Hill Ave

11 Tetlow

Terra on Lenox

90 Westland Ave

24 Westland Ave
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165-171 Hemenway St

18 Saint Lukes Rd

95 Park Dr

46 Westland Ave

33 Thornton St

24 Washburn St, Unit 3

8 Newton St

49 Saint Margaret St, Unit #1

28 Boulevard Ter, Unit 1

26 Gladstone St, Unit 26 Gladstone St. #1

39 Turner St, Unit 3

52 Dustin St, Unit First floor
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64 Ridgemont St, Unit 1

86 Corey Rd, Unit 3

46 Breed St, Unit 2

7 Wilmington Ave, Unit 7 Wilmington Ave Boston

12 Montcalm Ave, Unit 1

558 Washington St, Unit 2

558 Washington St, Unit #2

302 Neponset Valley Pky, Unit 1

852 Huntington Ave, Unit 2

21 Bucknam St, Unit 21 Bucknam ST-1-2025
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74 Dunboy St, Unit 2
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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 | $2,739 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,724 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,103 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,836 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,847 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,621 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
86 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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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 $1,749.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Boston is $4,103.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a square feet unit at .
What is the average size for Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Boston is currently 2,107 sq ft.
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