
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Boston, MA (284 Rentals)


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90 Bynner St, Unit B

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1254 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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10 Buckley Ave, Unit 2

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14 Schiller St, Unit 1

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6 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 1

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369 Centre St, Unit 2

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1 Parker Hill Ter, Unit 1

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739 Parker St, Unit 3

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34 Orkney Rd, Unit 3
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27 Lexington St, Unit 3

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27 Chelsea St, Unit #3

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182 Marion St, Unit #1

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1 Chelsea Ter, Unit #3

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74 Frankfort St, Unit #B

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300 Marginal St, Unit #3

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204 E Eagle St, Unit #1

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661 Bennington St, Unit #3

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156 Chelsea St, Unit #103

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249 Lexington St, Unit #2
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340 Saratoga St, Unit #3

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34 Chelsea Ter, Unit #3

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36 Ashley St, Unit #3

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50 Monmouth St, Unit #1

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65 Gove St, Unit #1

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252 E Eagle St, Unit #2

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125 Orleans St, Unit #3

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35 Chelsea St, Unit #2

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37 Chelsea St, Unit #2B

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47 Hillside St, Unit 2
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245 Kelton St, Unit 24

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348 Faneuil St, Unit 2

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46 Gerrish St, Unit 1

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36 Pratt St, Unit 1

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31 Seattle St, Unit 1

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15 Radnor Rd, Unit 1

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151 Highland St, Unit 2

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19 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 1
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86 Glenville Ave, Unit Apt 2

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53 Farragut Rd, Unit Apartment 2

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36 Burgoyne St, Unit 36 Burgoyne Street

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118 Harrishof St

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50 Ridgeview Ave, Unit 50 Ridgeview Ave Apt 1

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434 Huntington Ave, Unit 434 Huntington Ave #2

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31 Crawford St

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16 Woodcliff St, Unit 2

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502 Sumner St, Unit #PH

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1411 Washington St, Unit 20
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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 | $2,619 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,084 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,987 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,316 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,147 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Boston, MA
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Boston is at 21 Granfield Ave, Unit 1 listed at $1,000.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Boston is $3,518.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,300 at 48 Moulton Rd, Unit 2.
What is the average size for Boston For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Boston is currently at 2,390 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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