
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $4,400 (897 Rentals)
Rental terms in Boston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Peninsula Apartments

62 on the Park

Park Lane Seaport
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

The Towers at Longfellow

One India Street Apartments

The Tremont

Fenway Triangle

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3200 Washington

The Residences on Broadway
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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125 WARREN

1550 on the Charles

The Andi

The West End Apartments

1330 Boylston

Piano Craft Guild
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Clippership Apartments on the Wharf

Parker Hill Apartments

The Victor by Windsor

Boylston St, 40

120 Kingston St, Unit FL8-ID618

345 Harrison Ave, Unit FL9-ID1151

340 Bremen St, Unit FL3-ID1129
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780 Morrissey Blvd, Unit FL5-ID1118

170 Parker Hill Ave, Unit FL1-ID1081

390 Harrison Ave, Unit FL5-ID1047

49 Worthington St, Unit FL3-ID1071

1260 Boylston St, Unit FL6-ID954

26 Worcester Square, Unit FL1-ID938

771 Beacon St, Unit FL9-ID855
Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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270 Babcock St, Unit FL18-ID821

14 Derne St, Unit FL3-ID827

60 Brainerd Rd, Unit FL2-ID792
Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Boston Studio Apartments | $2,671 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,119 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,696 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,124 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,844 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,736 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,165 | $850 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 53 Saunders St listed at $925.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Boston is $4,074.
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 $2,900 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 595 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.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.