
Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA (38 Rentals)
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The Harlo

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Verra

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Flats on D

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Park Lane Seaport

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125 WARREN

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Bell Olmsted Park

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30 Dalton

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One North of Boston

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525 LINC

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Overlook at St. Gabriel's

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NOVA Brighton

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River Birch at Watertown

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J Malden Center

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Ryder Revere Beach
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Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

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603 Concord

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Atmark Cambridge

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The Guild

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Mezzo Design Lofts

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Gables University Station

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Jefferson at Dedham Station

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Prynne Hills

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190 North Shore

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Blvd & Bond

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Eliot on Ocean

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Arlington 360

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The Cove

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Quincy Commons

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Watertown Mews

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Twenty|20

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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,663 | $1,200 | $9,755 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,751 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,086 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,685 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,089 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,691 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Boston is at 151 Crawford St listed at $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Boston is $4,980.
What is the largest Short-term Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for Boston Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Boston is currently at 712 sq ft.
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