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The Abby
255 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02171
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Walden Park
205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,386 - $4,006
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRyder Revere Beach
21 Revere Beach BlvdRevere, MA 02151
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$2,375 - $3,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now90 Ocean
90 Ocean AveRevere, MA 02151
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$2,371 - $2,943
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Currents on the Charles
36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,360 - $4,170
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Malden Square Apartments
480 Main StMalden, MA 02148
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$2,322 - $13,213
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The Cove
350 Beal StHingham, MA 02043
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$2,316 - $4,099
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One North of Boston
100 Heard StChelsea, MA 02150
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$2,289 - $4,783
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MetroMark
3593-3615 Washington StJamaica Plain, MA 02130
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$2,262 - $10,313
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Eliot on Ocean
660 Ocean AveRevere, MA 02151
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$2,261 - $4,391
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Prynne Hills
9 Bay DrCanton, MA 02021
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Guild
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,245 - $3,385
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Quarrystone At Overlook Ridge
10 Overlook Ridge DrMalden, MA 02148
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$2,200 - $8,885
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Atmark Cambridge
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,200
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$2,200
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,195
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$2,195
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19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID344
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,150
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$2,150
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19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID345
19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,150 - $2,350
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now136 School St
136 School StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,120 - $2,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityDorset Square Residences
15 Argyle TerDorchester, MA 02124
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$1,900 - $2,450
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNova Quincy
1500 Hancock StQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,831 - $4,226
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Quincy Commons
1 Canton RdQuincy, MA 02171
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$1,819 - $4,074
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Faxon Commons
1037 Southern ArteryQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,800 - $3,500
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJ.E. Furnished Apartments of Quincy
33 Furnace AveQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,600 - $2,550
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Ivy Inn
50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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$1,550 - $1,650
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNova Suites
3 Cottage AveQuincy, MA 02169
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$1,550 - $2,536
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now525 LINC
525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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$1,175 - $1,800
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Studio Apartments Available NowAdams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term
94 Adams StWaltham, MA 02453
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$3,000
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$2,560
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$440
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$3,000
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,000
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$2,560
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$440
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2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
100 Landsdowne St
CambridgeMA02139
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$2,985
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,640
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$345
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$2,985
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,945
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,590
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$355
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$2,945
91 Perkins St
91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,925
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$2,530
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$395
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21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,915
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$2,560
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45 Green St
45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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$2,910
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$2,470
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$440
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$2,910
36 River St
36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,909
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Studio Apartments Available NowFurnished Studio-Boston - Braintree
20 Rockdale StBraintree, MA 02184
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
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$2,430
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100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
270 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
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$2,390
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10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,810
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$2,450
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$360
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154 Broadway
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,805
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$2,350
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50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,780
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$2,340
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1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,775
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$2,400
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$375
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240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,770
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
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$2,330
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36 River St
36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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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