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Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $5,000 (428 Rentals) Page 8 of 9
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$3,350
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 12, 2026229 Quarry St
229 Quarry StQuincy, MA 02169
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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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$3,330
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,330
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,310
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17Total Monthly Price
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$2,870
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,310
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
333 Great River Rd
SomervilleMA02145
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$3,275
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,820
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$3,275
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,265
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,265
485 Foley St
485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,235
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,770
Required Monthly Fees
$465
Total Monthly Price
$3,235
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
2 Leighton St
CambridgeMA02141
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$3,195
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,750
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$3,195
15 Marney St
15 Marney StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,160
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,160
632 Massachusetts Ave
632 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,135
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,760
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,135
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,060
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,700
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$3,060
1440 Beacon St
1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,055
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 8, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,700
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$3,055
45 Green St
45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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$3,055
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$395
Total Monthly Price
$3,055
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,035
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total 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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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 17, 2026152 Shipyard Dr
152 Shipyard DrHingham, MA 02043
70 Pearl St
BrooklineMA02445
70 Pearl St
BrooklineMA02445
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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
Total Monthly Price
$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
Total Monthly Price
$3,020
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$3,010
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,570
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,010
80 Fawcett St
80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,010
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 17, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,570
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$3,010
1284 Beacon St
1284 Beacon 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
Total Monthly Price
$3,005
45 Green St
45 Green StBrookline, MA 02446
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$2,985
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,640
Required Monthly Fees
$345
Total Monthly Price
$2,985
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,945
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,945
91 Perkins St
91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,925
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$395
Total Monthly Price
$2,925
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,909
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Studio Apartments Available NowFurnished Studio-Boston - Braintree
20 Rockdale StBraintree, MA 02184
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$2,905
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,905
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,870
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24Total Monthly Price
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$2,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,870
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,850
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,850
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,815
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,360
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$2,815
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,810
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,370
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,810
10 Centre St
10 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,800
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,360
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,800
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,775
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$465
Total Monthly Price
$2,775
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,765
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,765
5 Glassworks Ave
5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,725
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,725
303 Third St
303 Third StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,700
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,260
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,700
36 River St
36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,690
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,330
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,690
154 Broadway
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,650
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,210
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,650
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,650
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,210
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,650
36 River St
36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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$2,650
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2014-18 Bacon Street
14-18 Bacon StNewton, MA 02458
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$2,605
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,230
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,605
23 Sidney St
23 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,595
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,595
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,590
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,130
Required Monthly Fees
$460
Total Monthly Price
$2,590
50 Salt St
50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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 | $2,629 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,201 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,163 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,587 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,384 | $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 $3,937.
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 606 sq ft.
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