Luxury Apartments for Rent by Owner in Boston, MA (587 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in Boston with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

124 Coleridge St, Unit #1

213 Maverick St, Unit #2R

105 Strathmore Rd, Unit Apartment
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38 Saint Margaret St

69 Frankfort St, Unit #B

108 Orleans St, Unit #1
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66 Garfield Ave, Unit 1

12 Wigglesworth St, Unit 1

42 Meadowbank Ave, Unit 2
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10 Kensington St, Unit 2

99 Wellsmere Rd, Unit 99 Wellsmere Rd
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7 Mosgrove Ave, Unit Apt#1F

250 Lexington St, Unit #3

88 Wordsworth St, Unit #SF

198 Princeton St, Unit #2
Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Boston Studio Apartments | $2,658 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,114 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,849 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,779 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,202 | $775 | $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 71 Hudson St, Unit 2 listed at $850.
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 $2,853.
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 $10,800 at 228 Calumet St.
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 1,914 sq ft.
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