Gated Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA Under $5,500 (866 Rentals)

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28 Glenville Ave, Unit #3
$5,400
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28 Glenville Ave, Unit #3

28 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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923 Beacon St
$5,400 - $5,500
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$5,400 - $5,500
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$5,400 - $5,500
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923 Beacon St

923 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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64 Fisher Ave, Unit 3
$5,400
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$5,400
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

64 Fisher Ave, Unit 3

64 Fisher AveBoston, MA 02120
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180 Berkeley St, Unit #160-515
$5,400
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$5,400
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$5,400
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180 Berkeley St, Unit #160-515

180 Berkeley StBoston, MA 02116
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165 Allston St, Unit #161 - 2
$5,250
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$5,250
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$5,250
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165 Allston St, Unit #161 - 2

165 Allston StBoston, MA 02134
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14 Humboldt Pl, Unit #1
$5,200
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$5,200
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$5,200
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14 Humboldt Pl, Unit #1

14 Humboldt PlBoston, MA 02127
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27 Glenville Ave, Unit 3
$5,200
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$5,200
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$5,200
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27 Glenville Ave, Unit 3

27 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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125 Beacon St
$5,200 - $6,400
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$5,200 - $6,400
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$5,200 - $6,400
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

125 Beacon St

125 Beacon StBoston, MA 02116
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33 Gray St, Unit #1
$5,200
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$5,200
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$5,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

33 Gray St, Unit #1

33 Gray StBoston, MA 02116
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839 Parker St, Unit #833 - 3
$5,100
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$5,100
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$5,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

839 Parker St, Unit #833 - 3

839 Parker StBoston, MA 02120
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157 M St, Unit 1
$5,100
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$5,100
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$5,100
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157 M St, Unit 1

157 M StBoston, MA 02127
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1999 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #31
$4,850
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$4,850
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$4,850
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1999 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #31

1999 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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21 Moraine St
$4,800
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$4,800
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$4,800
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21 Moraine St

21 Moraine StBoston, MA 02130
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299 Dudley St, Unit 4
$4,800
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$4,800
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$4,800
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299 Dudley St, Unit 4

299 Dudley StBoston, MA 02119
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20 Highgate St, Unit 302
$4,775
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$4,775
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$4,775
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20 Highgate St, Unit 302

20 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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6 Clearway St
$4,700 - $5,600
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$4,700 - $5,600
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$4,700 - $5,600
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

6 Clearway St

6 Clearway StBoston, MA 02115
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16 Peterborough St
$4,700 - $4,800
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$4,700 - $4,800
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$4,700 - $4,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

16 Peterborough St

16 Peterborough StBoston, MA 02215
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1 Everett Sq, Unit 204
$4,650
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$4,650
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$4,650
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1 Everett Sq, Unit 204

1 Everett SqBoston, MA 02134
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63 Brighton Ave, Unit 1
$4,584
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$4,584
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$4,584
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63 Brighton Ave, Unit 1

63 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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1 Everett Sq, Unit 204
$4,500
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$4,500
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$4,500
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1 Everett Sq, Unit 204

1 Everett SqBoston, MA 02134
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291 Dorchester St, Unit #287 - 2
$4,500
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$4,500
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$4,500
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291 Dorchester St, Unit #287 - 2

291 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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73 Chelsea St, Unit 301
$4,500
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$4,500
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$4,500
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73 Chelsea St, Unit 301

73 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02129
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7 Phillips St, Unit 4
$4,475
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$4,475
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$4,475
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7 Phillips St, Unit 4

7 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114
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The Alyx
$4,370 - $16,360
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$4,370 - $16,360
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7

The Alyx

131 Seaport BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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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 1 listed at $850.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Boston Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Boston is $3,984.

What is the largest Gated Boston Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $5,200 at 10-12 Greenway Ct.

What is the average size for Boston Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Boston is currently at 2,046 sq ft.

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