
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $3,600 (169 Rentals)
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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453 Beacon St, Unit 2, Unit 2

One India Street Apartments

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Bell Olmsted Park

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100 Pier 4

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The Residences on Broadway

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345 Harrison

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Park Lane Seaport

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The West End Apartments

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Hew at 1515
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Flats on D

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Piano Craft Guild

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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

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Troy Boston

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1550 on the Charles

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Verra

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Zero Athens

Parker Hill

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

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The Towers at Longfellow
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250 Centre

Westland & Hemenway Apartments

Burney Street Apartments

62 on the Park

Lightview

125 WARREN

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399 Marlborough St

Boylston St, 40

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44 Bromfield St, Unit SI FL6-ID1312

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44 Bromfield St, Unit SI FL6-ID1317
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44 Bromfield St, Unit SI FL6-ID1317

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150 Huntington Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID1183

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1550 Soldiers Fld Rd, Unit PL FL6-ID999

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4 Elko St, Unit SI FL1-ID271

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345 Harrison Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID548

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39 Geneva St, Unit SI ID1323824P

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152 Liverpool St, Unit SI FL5-ID1127

19 Chase

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85 Myrtle St, Unit SI FL2-ID103

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49 Worthington St, Unit SI FL3-ID1071
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62 Boylston St, Unit SI FL9-ID242

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3688 Washington St, Unit SI FL3-ID1139

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85 Myrtle St, Unit SI FL3-ID234

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390 Harrison Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1047

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8 Elko St, Unit SI FL3-ID396

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8 Elko St, Unit SI FL3-ID396

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10 New St, Unit SI FL10-ID1058

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538 E Broadway, Unit SI FL4-ID474

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62 Boylston St, Unit SI FL4-ID241

35 W 2nd St
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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 | $2,586 | $1,120 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,296 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,105 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,200 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 22 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Boston is $4,907.
What is the largest Short-term Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 11,668 square feet unit starting from $9,834 at 24 Miner St.
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 799 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
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Explore Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Boston
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Boston Major Employer Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, & State Street
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