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52 Clearway StBoston, MA 02115
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 17, 20261047 Commonwealth Avenue
1047 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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345 Harrison
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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The Brynx
201 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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The Indie
35-43 Braintree StBoston, MA 02134
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Melnea Residences
431 Melnea Cass BlvdBoston, MA 02119
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J VUE at the LMA
75 Saint Alphonsus StBoston, MA 02120
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
630 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now165-171 Hemenway St
165-171 Hemenway StBoston, MA 02115
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now95 Park Dr
95 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now151 Park Dr
151 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now46 Westland Ave
46 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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Peninsula Apartments
401 Mount Vernon StBoston, MA 02125
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now24 Westland Ave
24 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now62 on the Park
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTerra on Lenox
11 E Lenox StBoston, MA 02118
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Symphony Road Apartments
40-42 Symphony RdBoston, MA 02115
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026125 WARREN
125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Westland Avenue Apartments
70 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now14 Horace St
14 Horace StBoston, MA 02128
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Harbor Point
24 Oyster Bay RdBoston, MA 02125
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now808-812 Memorial Drive II
808-812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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31-35 South Street
31 South StBrighton, MA 02135
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Continuum
219 Western AveAllston, MA 02134
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDexter Park
175 Freeman StBrookline, MA 02446
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now605 Concord at Fresh Pond
605 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Arrive Malden
14 Summer StMalden, MA 02148
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1410 Columbia
1410 Columbia RdSouth Boston, MA 02127
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$2,766 - $7,036
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Watermark Kendall East
250 Kendall StCambridge, MA 02142
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowENNEA
9 Central StSomerville, MA 02143
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Alexan Waltham
79 Pond StWaltham, MA 02451
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280 Western
280 Western AveAllston, MA 02134
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334 Harvard Street
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Union 346
346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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The Graphic Lofts
32-34 Cambridge StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now124 Mt Pleasant
124 Mt Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
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Artemas
5 Air Force rdEverett, MA 02149
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Exchange Street Apartments
100-150 Exchange StMalden, MA 02148
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now160 Pleasant Street Apartments
160 Pleasant StMalden, MA 02148
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Student Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Boston is at 14 Horace St listed at $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a Student Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Boston is $4,001.
What is the largest Student Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Student 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 Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Boston is currently at 668 sq ft.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
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