Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,600 (81 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
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$2,550 - $4,850
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$2,550 - $4,850

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$2,550 - $4,850
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3200 Washington

3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments
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$2,275 - $4,550
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$2,275 - $4,550

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$2,275 - $4,550
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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62 Boylston St
$2,560
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$2,200
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$2,560
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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1220 Adams St
$2,545
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$2,170
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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$2,545
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 10

1220 Adams St

1220 Adams StBoston, MA 02124
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Bell Olmsted Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Olmsted Park

161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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The Cove
Rent Specials
$2,596 - $9,227
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$2,596 - $9,227

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$2,596 - $9,227
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The Cove

350 Beal StHingham, MA 02043
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,560 - $11,592
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$2,560 - $11,592

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$2,560 - $11,592
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Fuse
Rent Specials
$2,554 - $4,927
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$2,554 - $4,927

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$2,554 - $4,927
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Fuse

165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Market Central
Rent Specials
$2,553 - $6,455
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$2,553 - $6,455

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$2,553 - $6,455
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Market Central

425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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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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Ridge at Blue Hills
$2,509 - $3,502
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$2,494 - $3,487
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$2,509 - $3,502
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ridge at Blue Hills

800 West StBraintree, MA 02184
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Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge
Rent Specials
$2,475 - $3,545
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$2,475 - $3,545

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$2,475 - $3,545
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Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge

10 Overlook Ridge DrMalden, MA 02148
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Walden Park
$2,457 - $3,057
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$2,392 - $2,992
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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$2,457 - $3,057
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Eliot on Ocean
$2,388 - $11,919
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$2,388 - $11,919

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$2,388 - $11,919
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Eliot on Ocean

660 Ocean AveRevere, MA 02151
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One North of Boston
Rent Specials
$2,359 - $3,505
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$2,359 - $3,505

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$2,359 - $3,505
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One North of Boston

100 Heard StChelsea, MA 02150
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Jefferson at Dedham Station
$2,357 - $3,364
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$2,357 - $3,364

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$2,357 - $3,364
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Jefferson at Dedham Station

1000 Presidents WayDedham, MA 02026
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The Abby
$2,350 - $6,716
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$2,350 - $6,716

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$2,350 - $6,716
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The Abby

255 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02171
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MetroMark
$2,343 - $5,385
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$2,343 - $5,385

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$2,343 - $5,385
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MetroMark

3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Charles River Landing
Rent Specials
$2,306 - $3,927
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$2,291 - $3,912
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$2,306 - $3,927
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Charles River Landing

300 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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Atmark Cambridge
Rent Specials
$2,286 - $9,633
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$2,286 - $9,633

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$2,286 - $9,633
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Currents on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,282 - $3,146
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$2,267 - $3,131
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$2,282 - $3,146
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Currents on the Charles

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Prynne Hills
$2,261 - $3,526
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$2,261 - $3,526

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$2,261 - $3,526
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Prynne Hills

9 Bay DrCanton, MA 02021
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Getting Around Boston, MA

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

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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 $3,826.

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 613 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.