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Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $3,000 (157 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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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$2,630
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Studio Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,270
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,630
142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,570
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 11Total Monthly Price
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$2,210
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,570
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,520
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,520
461 Massachusetts Ave
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,415
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 8Total Monthly Price
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$2,040
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,415
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$2,410
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31100 Washington St
100 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,400
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 29Total Monthly Price
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$2,040
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,400
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$2,350
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 14Total Monthly Price
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$1,990
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,350
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,250
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 12Total Monthly Price
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$1,890
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,250
461 Massachusetts Ave
461 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,978
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Studio Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,978
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$2,978
Furnished Studio-Boston - Saugus
832 BroadwaySaugus, MA 01906
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$2,960
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 16Total Monthly Price
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$2,960
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$2,960
19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID345
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,930 - $8,955
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$2,930 - $8,955
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$2,930 - $8,955
The Cove
350 Beal StHingham, MA 02043
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$2,916 - $7,921
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$2,916 - $7,921
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$2,916 - $7,921
Watertown Mews
1 Repton PlWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,875 - $3,050
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now190 North Shore
190 North Shore RdRevere, MA 02151
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$2,875 - $2,900
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPresidential Point
33 Newport AveQuincy, MA 02171
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$2,849 - $5,027
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$2,849 - $5,027
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$2,849 - $5,027
Fuse
165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,823 - $8,126
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$2,823 - $8,126
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$2,823 - $8,126
Gables University Station
85-100 University AveWestwood, MA 02090
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$2,775
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 17Total Monthly Price
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$2,775
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$2,775
17 Forest St, Unit FL2-ID64
17 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,754 - $6,834
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$2,754 - $6,834
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$2,754 - $6,834
Blvd & Bond
88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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$2,737 - $3,469
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$2,727 - $3,459
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$10
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$2,737 - $3,469
Ridge at Blue Hills
800 West StBraintree, MA 02184
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$2,725 - $15,222
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$2,725 - $15,222
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$2,725 - $15,222
Twenty20
20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,700 - $4,400
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark77 Apartments
77 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,660 - $4,551
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowQuarry Hills
333 Ricciuti DrQuincy, MA 02169
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$2,649 - $19,637
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowElevate
One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,600 - $4,200
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNOVA Brighton
1505 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,575 - $3,995
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowReservoir Towers
1931 Commonwealth AveBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,535 - $5,397
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLofts at Kendall Square
195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,517 - $3,741
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJ Malden Center
190 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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$2,504 - $3,670
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLongview Place
70-80 Hope AveWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,489 - $3,968
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCamelot Court
10 Camelot CtBrighton, MA 02135
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$2,444 - $6,455
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$2,444 - $6,455
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$2,444 - $6,455
Market Central
425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,415 - $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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$2,409 - $6,633
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$2,409 - $6,633
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$2,409 - $6,633
MetroMark
3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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$2,402 - $3,112
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,337 - $3,047
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$65
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$2,402 - $3,112
Walden Park
205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,397 - $11,579
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$2,397 - $11,579
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$2,397 - $11,579
Eliot on Ocean
660 Ocean AveRevere, MA 02151
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$2,395 - $3,785
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$2,395 - $3,785
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$2,395 - $3,785
Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge
10 Overlook Ridge DrMalden, MA 02148
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$2,360 - $9,437
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$2,360 - $9,437
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$2,360 - $9,437
Atmark Cambridge
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,346 - $4,017
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$2,336 - $4,007
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$10
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$2,346 - $4,017
Charles River Landing
300 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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$2,343 - $6,670
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$2,343 - $6,670
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$2,343 - $6,670
The Abby
255 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02171
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$2,337 - $3,214
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$2,327 - $3,204
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$10
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$2,337 - $3,214
Currents on the Charles
36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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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 | $2,618 | $1,100 | $7,996 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,083 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,870 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,084 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,073 | $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 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 $3,872.
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 610 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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