
Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $3,000 (6,215 Rentals)


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52 Clearway St

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58 Brock St, Unit 2

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7 North Crescent Circuit, Unit 2

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62 Brock St, Unit 2

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14 Edison Grn, Unit 1

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57 Breck Ave, Unit 3

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14 Elder St, Unit 1
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7 Hesston Ter, Unit 1

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102 Buttonwood St, Unit 1

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19 Eastman St, Unit 2

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680 Parker St

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356 Chestnut Hill Ave

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98 Beechcroft St

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13 Bowdoin St, Unit 5c

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123 Boston St, Unit 2

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29 Chelsea St, Unit 3
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46 Sheridan St

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2-2 Cerina Rd, Unit 2

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3 Sudan St, Unit uni2 3-bed 1-bath

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65-1 Fairbanks St, Unit 1

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185 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 15

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11 Holton St

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366 Centre St

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42 Vinton St, Unit 2

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74 Romsey St, Unit 2

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16 Cleveland Pl, Unit 2
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72 Belden St, Unit 1

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205 Hillside St

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42 Hobson St, Unit 1

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9 Tip Top St

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95 Bragdon St

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40 Evergreen St, Unit 11

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50 Evergreen St, Unit 11

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29 Woodlawn St

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66 Williams St

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123 Intervale St
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45 Ashford St

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30 Julian St

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24 Queensberry St, Unit 4

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465 Arborway

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6 Cawfield St, Unit 1

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525 E 3rd St, Unit 2F

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88 Beechcroft St

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29 Woodlawn St, Unit 1

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70 Union St, Unit 2

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368 Main St
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355 Market St
Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Boston Studio Apartments Under $3000 | $2,610 | $900 | $9,389 |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $2,996 | $840 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,634 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,086 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,844 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,940 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,757 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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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
Transit Score®
86 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
How much are Studio apartments in Boston?
There are currently 4,120 Studio Apartments in Boston with rent ranges from $900 to $9,389 with an average price of $2,610.
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 $840 to $22,610 with an average monthly rent of $2,996.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Boston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Boston range from $375 to $31,348. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,634.
How expensive are Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 5,085 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $45,000 - averaging $4,086 for the location.
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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