Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $4,200 (428 Rentals)

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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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Garrison Square
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$4,109 - $7,547
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$4,099 - $7,537
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$10

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$4,109 - $7,547
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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100 Pier 4
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$3,617 - $9,410
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$3,602 - $9,395
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$15

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$3,617 - $9,410
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100 Pier 4

100 Pier 4 BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Devonshire
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$3,456 - $7,297
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$3,456 - $7,297

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$3,456 - $7,297
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Devonshire

1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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Girard
$3,428 - $9,203
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$3,400 - $9,175
Required Monthly Fees
$28

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$3,428 - $9,203
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Girard

50 Malden StBoston, MA 02118
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345 Harrison
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$3,346 - $6,469
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$3,334 - $6,457
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$12

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$3,346 - $6,469
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345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Troy Boston
$3,272 - $5,627
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$3,205 - $5,560
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$67

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$3,272 - $5,627
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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Park Lane Seaport
$3,131 - $12,746
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$3,131 - $12,746

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$3,131 - $12,746
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Park Lane Seaport

1 Park LnBoston, MA 02210
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The West End Apartments
Rent Specials
$2,956 - $6,156
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$2,875 - $6,075
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$81

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$2,956 - $6,156
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The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Flats on D
$2,698 - $5,999
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$2,698 - $5,999

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$2,698 - $5,999
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

Flats on D

411 D StBoston, MA 02210
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,655 - $5,175
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$2,590 - $5,110
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$65

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$2,655 - $5,175
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,486 - $6,859
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$2,486 - $6,859

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$2,486 - $6,859
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1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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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

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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 $3,783.

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 592 sq ft.

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