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$3,780
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026152 Shipyard Dr
152 Shipyard DrHingham, MA 02043
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$3,775
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,400
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,775
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,730
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026160 Boylston St
160 Boylston StNewton, MA 02467
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$3,725
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 8, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,350
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,725
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,680
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,680
45 Carlton St
45 Carlton StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,680
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 20261000 Main Campus Dr
1000 Main Campus DrLexington, MA 02421
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$3,660
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 4, 20262 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,650
Plus Fees
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,640
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 31, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,640
1284 Beacon St
1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,610
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 17, 20262 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,570
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,130
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,570
266 Harvard St
266 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,570
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,570
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Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$380
Total Monthly Price
$3,570
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,550
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,550
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,505
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,130
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,505
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,505
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,505
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,500
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 30Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$470
Total Monthly Price
$3,500
1008 Winthrop Ave
1008 Winthrop AveRevere, MA 02151
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$3,435
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,435
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,420
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,980
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,420
151 N First St
151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,420
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 20261000 Main Campus Dr
1000 Main Campus DrLexington, MA 02421
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$3,405
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,405
929 Massachusetts Ave
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,360
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,345
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,970
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,345
485 Foley St
485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,315
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,900
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$3,315
245 Walnut St
245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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$3,265
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,265
485 Foley St
485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,265
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$3,265
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,260
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,820
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,260
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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333 Great River Rd
SomervilleMA02145
129 Franklin St
CambridgeMA02139
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$3,195
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$3,195
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,160
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,160
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,150
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,150
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,150
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,150
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
17 Forest St
CambridgeMA02140
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$3,090
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,090
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,045
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$395
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$3,045
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,035
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,035
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,030
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,670
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,030
1440 Beacon St
1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,020
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,020
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,020
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,020
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 8, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,005
45 Green St
45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,005
45 Green St
45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,005
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,005
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,965
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 12, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,965
70 Pearl St
70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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 | $2,625 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,172 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,612 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,511 | $1,150 | $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 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 $3,969.
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 601 sq ft.
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