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Girard
50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,966 - $6,316
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The West End Apartments
4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,959 - $7,193
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$2,947 - $7,181
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345 Harrison
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600
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Zero Athens
35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,900 - $5,000
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Piano Craft Guild
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,802 - $5,552
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$2,735 - $5,485
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Troy Boston
55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,731 - $6,241
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Verra
50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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$2,730 - $5,360
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$2,660 - $5,290
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$70
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Hew at 1515
1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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$2,700 - $5,275
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The Towers at Longfellow
5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,537 - $6,811
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Flats on D
411 D StBoston, MA 02210
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$2,500 - $7,200
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
630 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,475 - $4,870
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$2,475 - $4,870
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments
3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$2,450 - $4,000
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability250 Centre
250 Centre StBoston, MA 02119
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$2,448 - $5,008
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$2,448 - $5,008
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1550 on the Charles
1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,420 - $6,112
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$2,420 - $6,112
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Bell Olmsted Park
161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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$2,400 - $4,000
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now17 Burney
17 Burney StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,295 - $4,850
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$2,295 - $4,850
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3200 Washington
3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$2,250 - $7,200
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now46 Westland Ave
46 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $3,450
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now62 on the Park
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,100 - $3,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParker Hill Apartments
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$1,900 - $3,200
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026125 WARREN
125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,517 - $4,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Boylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,985
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$2,610
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$375
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1220 Adams St
1220 Adams StBoston, MA 02124
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$2,970
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$2,610
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$360
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$2,970
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$2,970
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$2,610
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$360
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$2,970
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$2,965
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$2,590
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$375
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$2,965
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,955
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 13, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,955
1575 Tremont St
1575 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,950
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$2,590
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$360
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$2,950
11 Hereford St
11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,950
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$2,510
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$440
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$2,950
10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,950
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Studio Apartments Available May 9, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,590
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$360
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$2,950
499 Beacon St
499 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,920
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$2,560
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$360
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$2,920
399 Congress St
399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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$2,915
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$2,540
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$375
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538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$2,880
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$2,520
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$360
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$2,880
461 Massachusetts Ave
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,880
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$2,520
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$360
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$2,880
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,860
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$2,500
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$360
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$2,860
390 Harrison Ave
390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,850
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$2,410
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$440
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$2,850
161 Washington St
161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,835
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$2,460
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$375
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$2,835
270 Babcock St
270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,820
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$2,460
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$360
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$2,820
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,815
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$2,440
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$375
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$2,815
99 Kneeland St
99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,785
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$2,410
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$375
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$2,785
775 Beacon St
775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,730
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Studio Apartments Available Jul 26, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,370
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$360
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$2,730
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,725
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$2,350
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$375
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$2,725
775 Beacon St
775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,715
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$2,280
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$435
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$2,715
181 Washington St
181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,690
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$2,330
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$360
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$2,690
10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,685
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$2,310
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$375
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$2,685
99 Kneeland St
99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,670
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$2,310
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$360
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$2,670
1260 Boylston St
1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,665
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$2,290
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$375
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$2,665
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,660
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$2,300
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$360
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$2,660
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,628 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,189 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,158 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,515 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,288 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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78 / 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 $3,939.
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 580 sq ft.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
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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.