Gated Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,500 (256 Rentals)

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Parmelee Court
$2,495
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Parmelee Court

655 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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The Indie
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$2,451 - $6,440
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The Indie

35-43 Braintree StBoston, MA 02134
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268 Chestnut Ave
$2,350 - $2,800
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$2,350 - $2,800
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268 Chestnut Ave

268 Chestnut AveBoston, MA 02130
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39 South St, Unit 62, Unit 62
$2,350
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39 South St, Unit 62, Unit 62

39 South StBoston, MA 02135
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843 Beacon St
$2,350 - $4,650
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$2,350 - $4,650
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843 Beacon St

843 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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902 Huntington Ave
$2,350 - $2,800
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902 Huntington Ave

902 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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138 Ipswich St
$2,275 - $2,495
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138 Ipswich St

138 Ipswich StBoston, MA 02215
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24 Orkney Rd
$2,275 - $2,650
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24 Orkney Rd

24 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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65 Park Dr, Unit 17, Unit 17
$2,200
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$2,200
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65 Park Dr, Unit 17, Unit 17

65 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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91 Kilmarnock St
$2,200 - $2,450
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$2,200 - $2,450
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91 Kilmarnock St

91 Kilmarnock StBoston, MA 02215
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Flats on Westland
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$2,100 - $2,350
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Flats on Westland

16 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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The Baldwin
$2,100 - $3,175
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$2,100 - $3,175
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The Baldwin

49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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25 Walbridge St, Unit 4, Unit 4
$1,995
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25 Walbridge St, Unit 4, Unit 4

25 Walbridge StBoston, MA 02134
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Harbor Point
$2,283 - $6,265
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Harbor Point

24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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$2,282 - $4,164
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780 William T Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Boston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Boston?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Boston is at Jackson Commons II listed at $1,093.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Boston is $4,042.

What is the largest Gated Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at 1105 Cambridge St, Unit 1.

What is the average size for Boston Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Boston is currently at 1,564 sq ft.

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