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Studio Apartments Available NowFurnished Studio-Boston - Braintree
20 Rockdale StBraintree, MA 02184
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $5,000 (442 Rentals) Page 9 of 9
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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
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$2,870
100 Landsdowne St
100 Landsdowne StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,830
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,830
10 Essex St
10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,810
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,810
154 Broadway
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,805
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$2,805
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,780
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,340
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,780
1 Whittemore Ave
1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,775
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15Total Monthly Price
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$2,400
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,775
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,765
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$345
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$2,765
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,765
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$2,765
123 Highland Ave
123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,755
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$465
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$2,755
129 Franklin St
129 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
80 Fawcett St
CambridgeMA02138
80 Fawcett St
CambridgeMA02138
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$2,700
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,260
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,700
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,690
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,230
Required Monthly Fees
$460
Total Monthly Price
$2,690
50 Salt St
50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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$2,670
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$380
Total Monthly Price
$2,670
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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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
36 River St
WalthamMA02453
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$2,600
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 17Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$380
Total Monthly Price
$2,600
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,575
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,130
Required Monthly Fees
$445
Total Monthly Price
$2,575
50 Rogers St
50 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,565
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,190
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,565
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,535
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,180
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,535
845 Washington St
845 Washington StNewton, MA 02460
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$2,535
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$2,535
33 Rogers St
33 Rogers StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,535
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,535
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,535
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,535
240 Sidney St
240 Sidney StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,520
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,090
Required Monthly Fees
$430
Total Monthly Price
$2,520
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,520
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,090
Required Monthly Fees
$430
Total Monthly Price
$2,520
90 Fawcett St
90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,515
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,515
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,465
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,090
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,465
88 Ames St
88 Ames StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,450
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,450
4 Sherman St
4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,435
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,060
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,435
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
229 Quarry St
QuincyMA02169
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$2,405
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,050
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$2,405
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,405
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,050
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,405
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,330
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,330
154 Broadway
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,330
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,330
1284 Beacon St
1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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$2,325
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,325
70 Pearl St
70 Pearl StBrookline, MA 02445
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$2,325
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 28, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,870
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$2,325
50 Salt St
50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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$2,325
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,325
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,305
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,305
16 Forest St
16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,305
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,305
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,300
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 9, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,840
Required Monthly Fees
$460
Total Monthly Price
$2,300
50 Salt St
50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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$2,235
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 19Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,890
Required Monthly Fees
$345
Total Monthly Price
$2,235
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,215
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,840
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,215
812 Memorial Dr
812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,025
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,570
Required Monthly Fees
$455
Total Monthly Price
$2,025
50 Salt St
50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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$2,020
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,660
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,020
1440 Beacon St
1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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$1,949
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Studio Apartments Available NowFurnished Studio-Boston - Saugus
832 BroadwaySaugus, MA 01906
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$1,940
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,580
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$1,940
28 Austin St
28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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 | $2,627 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,561 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,191 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,161 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,547 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,300 | $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.
- 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 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 $3,942.
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 593 sq ft.
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