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142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,615
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$2,200
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4 Elko St
4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,610
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$2,250
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142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,605
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$2,190
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12 Elko St
12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,530
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31100 Washington St
100 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,525
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$2,150
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10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,520
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$2,140
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$380
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$2,520
1550 Soldiers Field Rd
1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,500
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791 Tremont St
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,465
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$2,110
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845 Washington St
845 Washington StBoston, MA 02460
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Longwood
1575 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,450
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$2,010
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340 Bremen St
340 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,010
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340 Bremen St
340 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,445
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$2,090
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181 Washington St
181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,425
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19Total Monthly Price
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$2,010
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8 Elko St
8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,310
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
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$1,950
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$2,310
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,290
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$1,930
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10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,225
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$1,850
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1220 Adams St
1220 Adams StBoston, MA 02124
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$2,215
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$1,860
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$2,215
161 Washington St
161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,110
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$1,730
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1550 Soldiers Field Rd
1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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Gables University Station
85-100 University AveWestwood, MA 02090
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Forest Court
16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPresidential Point
33 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02171
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$2,750 - $4,700
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now603 Concord
603 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,740 - $5,465
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLofts at Kendall Square
195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,700 - $5,250
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark77 Apartments
77 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,695 - $3,559
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$2,680 - $3,544
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Ridge at Blue Hills
800 West StBraintree, MA 02184
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$2,687 - $4,035
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCamelot Court
10 Camelot CtBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,685 - $5,756
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Fuse
165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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Cronin's Landing
237 Moody StWaltham, MA 02453
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Overlook at St. Gabriels
175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,596 - $5,376
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLongview Place
70-80 Hope AveWaltham, MA 02453
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowReservoir Towers
1931 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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Watertown Mews
1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,553 - $6,610
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Market Central
425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,545 - $5,385
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Royal Belmont
375 Acorn Park DrBelmont, MA 02478
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$2,500 - $4,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNOVA Brighton
1505 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,486 - $4,006
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRyder Revere Beach
21 Revere Beach BlvdRevere, MA 02151
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$2,474 - $3,741
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJ Malden Center
190 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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Jefferson at Dedham Station
1000 Presidents WayDedham, MA 02026
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$2,455 - $5,146
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowQuarry Hills
333 Ricciuti DrQuincy, MA 02169
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$2,455 - $6,284
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$2,455 - $6,284
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Bell Watertown
100 Woodview WayWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429
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Elevate
One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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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 | $2,627 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,561 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,191 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,161 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,547 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,300 | $1,150 | $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
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86 / 100
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Transit is convenient for most trips
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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 $3,942.
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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