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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026125 WARREN
125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,000 (36 Rentals)
Rental terms in Boston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,985
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,610
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$1,985
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$1,970
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,610
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$1,970
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
161 Washington St
BostonMA02135
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$1,860
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,500
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$1,860
89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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$1,815
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,440
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$1,815
1220 Adams St
1220 Adams StBoston, MA 02124
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$1,815
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,440
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$375
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$1,815
1220 Adams St
1220 Adams StBoston, MA 02124
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$1,924 - $4,403
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,924 - $4,403
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$1,924 - $4,403
Faxon Commons
1037 Southern ArteryQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,900 - $2,600
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNova Quincy
1500 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,895
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$1,895
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$1,895
19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID344
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$1,831 - $4,498
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$1,831 - $4,498
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$1,831 - $4,498
Quincy Commons
1 Canton RdQuincy, MA 02171
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$1,800 - $3,500
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJ.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy
33 Furnace AveQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,550 - $2,536
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now525 LINC
525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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$1,175 - $1,800
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Studio Apartments Available NowAdams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term
94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$1,980
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,600
Required Monthly Fees
$380
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$1,980
245 Walnut St
245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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$1,955
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,560
Required Monthly Fees
$395
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$1,955
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,949
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Studio Apartments Available NowFurnished Studio-Boston - Saugus
832 BroadwaySaugus, MA 01906
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$1,905
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,530
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$1,905
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,905
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,530
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$375
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$1,905
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,890
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Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,530
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$1,890
28 Austin St
28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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$1,885
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,530
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$1,885
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$1,875
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,500
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$375
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$1,875
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,870
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,510
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$1,870
154 Broadway
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$1,870
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,500
Required Monthly Fees
$370
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$1,870
19 Forest St
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$1,825
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,480
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$345
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$1,825
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$1,710
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,350
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$360
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$1,710
1440 Beacon St
1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
50 Salt St
RevereMA02151
50 Salt St
RevereMA02151
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$1,680
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$1,320
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$360
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$1,680
1284 Beacon St
1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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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 | $2,619 | $1,175 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,214 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,187 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,616 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,477 | $1,100 | $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 Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.
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The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Boston is $3,918.
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.
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The average size for a Short-term rental in Boston is currently at 601 sq ft.
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