
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $3,000 (4,073 Rentals)


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27 Buttonwood St

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102 Buttonwood St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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19 Eastman St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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14 Elder St

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7 Hesston Ter, Unit 1, Unit 1

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87 Sheridan St
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350 Newbury St

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58 Mozart St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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1 Stuart St, Unit #407, Unit #407

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22 Elmore St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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546 Columbus Ave, Unit 7, Unit 7

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28 Derne St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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48 Appleton St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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155 Endicott St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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77 Chiswick Rd

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466 Park Dr, Unit 4, Unit 4
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218 Hanover St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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75 Joy St, Unit 12, Unit 12

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71 Joy St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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869 Beacon St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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27 Allston St, Unit 74-1, Unit 74-1

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120 Washington St, Unit 24-6, Unit 24-6

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386 Centre St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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19 Monmouth St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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16 Essex St, Unit 507, Unit 507

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110 Riverway, Unit 8, Unit 8
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85 Hillside St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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22 Elmore St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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4 Adella Pl, Unit 41, Unit 41

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59 Waverly St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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135 Marcella St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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34 Waverly St, Unit 34 Waverly Street, Unit 34 Waverly Street

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100 Webster St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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99 Colborne Rd, Unit #A, Unit #A

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250 Lexington St, Unit #3, Unit #3

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66 Breck Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
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26 Alpha Rd, Unit 26 Alpha Rd, Dorchester Center, Unit 26 Alpha Rd, Dorchester Center

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96 Wyman St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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156 Russett Rd, Unit a, Unit a

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12 Arcola St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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143 Boston St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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99 Glenville Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

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57 Bennington St

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10 Fox St, Unit 10 Fox Street, Unit 10 Fox Street

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4 Adella Pl, Unit 4 Adella Place, Unit 4 Adella Place

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50 Putnam St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments Under $3000 | $2,704 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,094 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,825 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,325 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,870 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,060 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,755 | $4,450 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 3,696 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $1,120 to $12,889 with an average price of $2,704.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Boston Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Boston ranges from $845 to $16,530 with an average monthly rent of $3,094.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Boston range from $920 to $25,927. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,825.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,805 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $25,785 - averaging $4,325 for the location.
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