
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA (5,145 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Boston that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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One Canal

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,685 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,088 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,793 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,155 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,826 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,953 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,749 | $950 | $10,000+ |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
There are currently 179950 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Boston, MA area.The three Boston neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are North Allston, Harvard Square, and Commonwealth. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Boston Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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| North Allston | 4/4 | 3411 | $13,000 |
| Harvard Square | 4/4 | 2964 | $15,000 |
| Commonwealth | 4/4 | 2720 | $7,000 |
| Hyde Square | 4/4 | 2601 | $8,700 |
| Oak Square | 4/4 | 2565 | $13,000 |
| Kendall Square | 4/4 | 2516 | $7,825 |
| West End Boston | 4/4 | 2191 | $7,250 |
| North Station | 4/4 | 1966 | $6,900 |
| Outer Greater Merrimack Valley | 4/4 | 1882 | $3,595 |
| Cory Hill | 4/4 | 1782 | $6,950 |
Pet Friendliest Boston Apartments for Rent
The Boston Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Legacy at Arlington Center in the Arlington Center neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Barclay on Beacon in the Washington Square neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Boston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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| The Legacy at Arlington Center | 4/4 | Arlington Center | $2,700 |
| Barclay on Beacon | 4/4 | Washington Square | $2,790 |
| Mystic Place | 4/4 | Glenwood | $2,376 |
| Atmark Cambridge | 4/4 | Cambridge Highlands | $2,728 |
| River Birch at Watertown | 4/4 | Watertown West End | $3,165 |
| The Merc | 4/4 | Bank Square | $2,635 |
| Twenty|20 | 4/4 | East Cambridge | $3,132 |
| Christopher Columbus Plaza | 4/4 | North End Boston | $3,245 |
| The Colonnade Residences | 4/4 | Back Bay | $6,500 |
| Neponset Landing | 4/4 | Marina Bay | $2,539 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Boston, MA
The lowest priced Boston apartment at a property that allows pets is the S1 Studio Model at Anthem Everett in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second cheapest Boston Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom AB Model at Mystic Place, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,376 in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Boston apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Anthem Everett | S1 | $2,350 |
| Mystic Place | 1 Bedroom AB | $2,376 |
| Neponset Landing | A1 | $2,539 |
| The Merc | Studio-B-Balcony | $2,695 |
| Valor | Studio | $2,701 |
| One Beachmont | A1L | $2,773 |
| J Malden Center | S01.2 - Studio | $2,778 |
| Atmark Cambridge | A1C | $2,795 |
| ENNEA | Studio | $2,950 |
| 20 Thornton Rd | 1 bed Open Berkeley | $3,056 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Boston is at 39 Waterhouse St, Unit 3 listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Boston is $3,887.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 15,500 square feet unit starting from $4,000 at 41 Hancock Ave.
What is the average size for Boston Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Boston is currently at 3,120 sq ft.
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