
Gated Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $3,500 (653 Rentals)


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525 E 3rd St, Unit 3F, Unit 3F

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17 Cummings St

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5 Alcott St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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35 Dickinson Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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645 Washington St

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838 Huntington Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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466 Park Dr, Unit #2A, Unit #2A

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26 Cummins Hwy, Unit #32 - 2, Unit #32 - 2

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25 Mount Hood Rd, Unit #5, Unit #5
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40 Evergreen St, Unit #11, Unit #11

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519 Columbus Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

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104 Warren St, Unit #6, Unit #6

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48 Englewood Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

Mercantile Wharf

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88 Saint Botolph St, Unit 9, Unit 9

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12 Grove, Unit 2, Unit 2

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315 on A

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Van Ness

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21 Commonwealth Ave
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71 Joy St, Unit #70 - 14, Unit #70 - 14

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8 Kilsyth Ter, Unit 43, Unit 43

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122 Bennett St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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10 Carmel St, Unit #407, Unit #407

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17 Elko St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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81 West Cedar St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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West Square Apartments

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335 Faneuil St

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1754 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 10, Unit 10
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60 Florida St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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17 Hunnewell Ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

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152 Kelton St, Unit #145 - 506, Unit #145 - 506

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2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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36 Evergreen St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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50 Broadlawn Park, Unit 410, Unit 410

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160 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit #15, Unit #15

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15 Dwight St, Unit #3B, Unit #3B

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455 Cambridge St, Unit #3, Unit #3

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14 Reedsdale St, Unit #10, Unit #10
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1161 Boylston St, Unit #26, Unit #26

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15 Garrison St, Unit #4, Unit #4

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99 Glenville Ave, Unit #6, Unit #6

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110 Sudbury St

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9 Everett St

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73 Gordon St

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8 Burney St, Unit #407, Unit #407

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1 Everett St

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82 Phillips St, Unit #2, Unit #2
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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 | $2,560 | $868 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,288 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,116 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,400 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,319 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Boston is at Jackson Commons II listed at $1,093.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Boston is $3,964.
What is the largest Gated Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $5,200 at 10-12 Greenway Ct.
What is the average size for Boston Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Boston is currently at 1,991 sq ft.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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.

A Local Experts Guide to the Top Boston Neighborhoods for College Renters
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Hi! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston, Massachusetts! We’re excited to help you find your new home, and getting to know the neighborhood is an important part of that process!

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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Hello from Boston, Massachusetts! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston, and I’m here to give you the inside scoop on this unique city.

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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
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