
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $3,600 (158 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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The Residences on Broadway

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The West End Apartments

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345 Harrison

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Troy Boston

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1550 on the Charles

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Bell Olmsted Park

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Park Lane Seaport

Boylston St, 40

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Flats on D
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments

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Piano Craft Guild

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The Towers at Longfellow

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Hew at 1515

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Verra

Parker Hill

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

250 Centre

Westland & Hemenway Apartments

62 on the Park
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125 WARREN

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1011 Bennington St, Unit GO ID1343284P

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390 Harrison Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1047

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282 Bremen St, Unit SI ID1240295P

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8 Whittier Pl, Unit SI FL17-ID50

39 Geneva St

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1011 Bennington St, Unit SI ID1343243P

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345 Harrison Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID548
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19 Chase

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1550 Soldiers Fld Rd, Unit SI FL6-ID999

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35 Queensberry St, Unit SI FL4-ID745

94 Esmond St

245-251-251 Tremont St
290 Beacon St

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10 New St, Unit SI FL10-ID1058

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152 Liverpool St, Unit SI FL5-ID1127

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35 W 2nd St, Unit SI ID1240275P

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152 Liverpool St, Unit SI FL4-ID1126
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152 Liverpool St, Unit SI FL2-ID1125

17 Sheafe St, Unit 2

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50 Stuart St, Unit SI ID1366764P

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538 E Broadway, Unit SI FL4-ID474

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35 W 2nd St, Unit SI ID1240280P

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12 Hubbardston Rd, Unit GO ID1343279P

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12 Hubbardston Rd, Unit GO ID1343265P

36 N Bennet St, Unit 1

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399 Congress St, Unit SI FL4-ID989

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365 Western Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1281
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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 | $2,686 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,092 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,151 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,833 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,892 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,819 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street
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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 $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Boston is $5,249.
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 699 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
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!

Explore Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Boston
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.

Boston Major Employer Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, & State Street
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.