
Gated Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $5,000 (879 Rentals)


10 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 1

128 Kenrick St, Unit 1

106 Kenrick St, Unit 2

14 Mount Hood Rd, Unit 1

165 Allston St, Unit 3

1426 Columbia Rd, Unit 3
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151 G St, Unit 3

1999 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #31

2000 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #2003 -32

21 Moraine St

14 Humboldt Pl, Unit #1

84 Linden St, Unit #2

84 Linden St, Unit 1

299 Dudley St, Unit 4

35 Pratt St, Unit 1

9 Islington St, Unit 3

32 Fleet St, Unit 28

33 Gray St, Unit 1
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25 Greycliff Rd, Unit #1

54 Gordon St, Unit 2

6 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 3

Van Ness

76 Ashford St, Unit 3

19 Aberdeen St, Unit 2

360 Western Ave, Unit 301

62 Gordon St, Unit 2
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27 Greycliff Rd, Unit 1

22 Church St, Unit 2

18 Mount Hood Rd, Unit 2

63 Brighton Ave, Unit 1

50 Lincoln St, Unit 603

39 South St, Unit 5

43 South St, Unit 1A

429 Marlborough St, Unit 3B

291 Dorchester St, Unit #287 - 2

78 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #50

78 Chester St, Unit #203

7 Phillips St, Unit 4
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9 Everett St, Unit #1

1330 Boylston

654 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

70 N Margin St, Unit 4

74 Brooks St, Unit 2

50 N Margin St, Unit 3R

74 Brooks St, Unit 1

24 Mt Vernon St, Unit 600

2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #2001 - 5

88 Kingston St, Unit 1

60 Hichborn St, Unit 1
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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 | $2,728 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,730 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,109 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,839 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,859 | $999 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,619 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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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 Gated Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Boston is at 98 Topliff St, Unit 2 listed at $800.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Boston is $3,818.
What is the largest Gated Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at 63 Dana St, Unit 8.
What is the average size for Boston Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Boston is currently at 1,959 sq ft.
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