Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $2,800 (160 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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Troy Boston
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$2,797 - $5,612
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$2,730 - $5,545
Required Monthly Fees
$67

Total Monthly Price
$2,797 - $5,612
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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Verra
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241

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$2,731 - $6,241
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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Hew at 1515
Rent Specials
$2,730 - $5,360
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$2,660 - $5,290
Required Monthly Fees
$70

Total Monthly Price
$2,730 - $5,360
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hew at 1515

1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Flats on D
Rent Specials
$2,727 - $6,811
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$2,727 - $6,811

Total Monthly Price
$2,727 - $6,811
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Flats on D

411 D StBoston, MA 02210
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,605 - $5,475
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$2,605 - $5,475

Total Monthly Price
$2,605 - $5,475
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,554 - $5,867
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Base Rent
$2,554 - $5,867

Total Monthly Price
$2,554 - $5,867
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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The Residences on Broadway
Rent Specials
$2,514 - $7,180
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$2,514 - $7,180

Total Monthly Price
$2,514 - $7,180
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments
$2,495 - $5,175
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$2,495 - $5,175

Total Monthly Price
$2,495 - $5,175
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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Bell Olmsted Park
$2,365 - $5,915
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$2,365 - $5,915

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$2,365 - $5,915
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Bell Olmsted Park

161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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3200 Washington
Rent Specials
$2,295 - $4,850
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$2,295 - $4,850

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

3200 Washington

3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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142 Dorchester St
$2,780
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Base Rent
$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,780
Studio Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

142 Dorchester St

142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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10 New St
$2,720
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Base Rent
$2,360
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,720
Studio Apartments Available Feb 14, 2026

10 New St

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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99 Kneeland St
$2,695
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Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,695
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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1 Nashua St
$2,665
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Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,665
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1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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181 Washington St
$2,655
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Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$435

Total Monthly Price
$2,655
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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Oliva at Lower Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oliva at Lower Mills

1137 Washington StBoston, MA 02124
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99 Kneeland St
$2,645
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Base Rent
$2,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,645
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99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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142 Dorchester St
$2,640
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,640
Studio Apartments Available Mar 9, 2026

142 Dorchester St

142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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120 Kingston St
$2,535
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Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,535
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120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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1260 Boylston St
$2,530
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Base Rent
$2,170
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,530
Studio Apartments Available Jan 24, 2026

1260 Boylston St

1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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791 Tremont St
$2,510
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Base Rent
$2,150
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,510
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791 Tremont St

791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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230 Newbury St
$2,505
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Base Rent
$2,130
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,505
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 30

230 Newbury St

230 Newbury StBoston, MA 02116
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152 Liverpool St
$2,500
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Base Rent
$2,060
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

152 Liverpool St

152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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152 Liverpool St
$2,500
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Base Rent
$2,060
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

152 Liverpool St

152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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152 Liverpool St
$2,500
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Base Rent
$2,060
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 15, 2026

152 Liverpool St

152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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340 Bremen St
$2,460
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Base Rent
$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,460
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

340 Bremen St

340 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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44 Bromfield St
$2,455
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

44 Bromfield St

44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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44 Bromfield St
$2,455
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Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

44 Bromfield St

44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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1 Nashua St
$2,455
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,455
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1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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44 Bromfield St
$2,440
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,440
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

44 Bromfield St

44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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8 Elko St
$2,425
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,425
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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45 Stuart St
$2,395
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,395
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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1260 Boylston St
$2,330
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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

1260 Boylston St

1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

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78 / 100

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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 $3,882.

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 593 sq ft.

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