Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,400 (55 Rentals)

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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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3200 Washington
Rent Specials
$2,295 - $4,850
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$2,295 - $4,850

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$2,295 - $4,850
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

3200 Washington

3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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10 New St
$2,290
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Base Rent
$1,930
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,290
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10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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1220 Adams St
$2,225
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Base Rent
$1,850
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,225
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1220 Adams St

1220 Adams StBoston, MA 02124
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Currents on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,396 - $2,953
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$2,381 - $2,938
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$2,396 - $2,953
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Malden Square Apartments
Rent Specials
$2,360 - $4,170
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$2,360 - $4,170

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$2,360 - $4,170
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Malden Square Apartments

480 Main StMalden, MA 02148
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One North of Boston
Rent Specials
$2,316 - $4,099
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$2,316 - $4,099

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$2,316 - $4,099
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One North of Boston

100 Heard StChelsea, MA 02150
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MetroMark
$2,289 - $4,783
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$2,289 - $4,783

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$2,289 - $4,783
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MetroMark

3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

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Eliot on Ocean
$2,262 - $10,313
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$2,262 - $10,313

Total Monthly Price
$2,262 - $10,313
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eliot on Ocean

660 Ocean AveRevere, MA 02151
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Prynne Hills
$2,261 - $4,391
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$2,261 - $4,391

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$2,261 - $4,391
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prynne Hills

9 Bay DrCanton, MA 02021
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Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge
Rent Specials
$2,245 - $3,385
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$2,245 - $3,385

Total Monthly Price
$2,245 - $3,385
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

10 Overlook Ridge DrMalden, MA 02148
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
$2,200
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Base Rent
$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,155 - $8,885
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$2,155 - $8,885

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$2,155 - $8,885
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Faxon Commons
Rent Specials
$2,155 - $4,074
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$2,155 - $4,074

Total Monthly Price
$2,155 - $4,074
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Faxon Commons

1037 Southern ArteryQuincy, MA 02169
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The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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Quincy Commons
Rent Specials
$1,831 - $4,145
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$1,831 - $4,145

Total Monthly Price
$1,831 - $4,145
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Quincy Commons

1 Canton RdQuincy, MA 02171
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525 LINC
Rent Specials
$1,550 - $2,536
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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154 Broadway
$2,330
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Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,330
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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1284 Beacon St
$2,330
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Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,330
Studio Apartments Available Dec 21

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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70 Pearl St
$2,325
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Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,325
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

70 Pearl St

70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,325
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Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,325
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812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Salt St
$2,325
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Base Rent
$1,870
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$2,325
Studio Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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445 Artisan Way
$2,305
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,305
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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16 Forest St
$2,305
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Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,305
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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50 Salt St
$2,300
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Base Rent
$1,840
Required Monthly Fees
$460

Total Monthly Price
$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 9, 2026

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,215
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,840
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,215
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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50 Salt St
$2,025
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Base Rent
$1,570
Required Monthly Fees
$455

Total Monthly Price
$2,025
Studio Apartments Available Now

50 Salt St

50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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1440 Beacon St
$2,020
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,660
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,020
Studio Apartments Available Now

1440 Beacon St

1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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Explore Boston like a local with our guide to neighborhoods, history, and hidden gems. Discover the city's best apartments, from historic brownstones to modern high-rises, and find your perfect Boston home.

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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

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86 / 100

Excellent Transit

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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.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Boston is $3,929.

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 598 sq ft.

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