
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $4,200 (428 Rentals)
Rental terms in Boston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


The Residences on Broadway

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100 Pier 4

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Devonshire

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Girard

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345 Harrison

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Troy Boston

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Park Lane Seaport

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320 D St, Unit FL2-ID189
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One India Street Apartments

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The West End Apartments

Piano Craft Guild

Zero Athens

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Flats on D

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The Towers at Longfellow

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

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1550 on the Charles
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The Longwood

250 Centre

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

Parker Hill Apartments

3200 Washington

46 Westland Ave

62 on the Park

125 WARREN

Boylston St, 40

226 Newbury St

139 Washington St
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161 Washington St

139 Washington St

181 Washington St

1470 Tremont St
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10 New St

230 Newbury St

45 E Newton St

288 Athens St
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199 Massachusetts Ave

12 Commonwealth Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Boston Studio Apartments | $2,608 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $375 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,086 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,840 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,907 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,696 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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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
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.