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$4,855
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 14, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,480
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,855
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,845
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,470
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,845
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,830
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 27333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
155 Lenox St
NorwoodMA02062
155 Lenox St
NorwoodMA02062
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$4,730
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,290
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,730
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$4,710
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,270
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,710
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,690
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 27333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$4,610
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,170
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$4,610
50 Kinnaird St
50 Kinnaird StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,505
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 10, 2028Total Monthly Price
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$3,990
Required Monthly Fees
$515
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$4,505
50 Salt St
50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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$4,480
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability155 Lenox St
155 Lenox StNorwood, MA 02062
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$4,475
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$4,030
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$4,475
25 Marney St
25 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,365
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,990
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,365
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$4,345
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,900
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$4,345
112 Winthrop Rd
112 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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$4,275
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2, 2028Total Monthly Price
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$3,900
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,275
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,275
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$3,900
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$4,275
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,235
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,820
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$4,235
7 Cameron Ave
7 Cameron AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,210
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
1405 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
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$4,210
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 271000 Main Campus Dr
1000 Main Campus DrLexington, MA 02421
160 Boylston St
NewtonMA02467
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$4,145
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,730
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$4,145
18 Forest St
18 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$4,120
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 16, 2029Total Monthly Price
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$3,760
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$4,120
1 Leighton St
1 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$4,110
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,700
Required Monthly Fees
$410
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$4,110
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$4,060
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability160 Boylston St
160 Boylston StNewton, MA 02467
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$4,000
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability160 Boylston St
160 Boylston StNewton, MA 02467
1 Whittemore Ave
CambridgeMA02140
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$3,990
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,990
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,955
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,580
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,955
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,890
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 27445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,865
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,865
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,855
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,500
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,855
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,850
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,840
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,840
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 27333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,825
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$3,450
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,825
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,820
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 27445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,815
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
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$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$445
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$3,815
116 Winthrop Rd
116 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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$3,810
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,810
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,810
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,370
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$440
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$3,810
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,805
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,430
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$375
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$3,805
285 Third St
285 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,795
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,420
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$375
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$3,795
1284 Beacon St
1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,780
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability160 Boylston St
160 Boylston StNewton, MA 02467
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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
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$3,775
334 Harvard St
334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,770
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Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,390
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$380
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$3,770
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,760
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 271000 Main Campus Dr
1000 Main Campus DrLexington, MA 02421
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$3,740
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability152 Shipyard Dr
152 Shipyard DrHingham, MA 02043
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 | $2,626 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,194 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,168 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,588 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,390 | $1,150 | $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.
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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 $3,927.
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 581 sq ft.
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