Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (87 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown Boston area of Boston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

property at 30 Appleton St

$2,595

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$2,595

Total Monthly Price
$2,595

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1, 2026

30 Appleton St, Unit B

30 Appleton St
BostonMA02116
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1 Nashua St
$2,665
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,665
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1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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120 Kingston St
$2,535
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,535
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120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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1 Nashua St
$2,455
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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14 Derne St
$3,715
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,715
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

14 Derne St

14 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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45 Stuart St
$2,395
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,020
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,395
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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44 Bromfield St
$2,190
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,830
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,190
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

44 Bromfield St

44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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44 Bromfield St
$2,440
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,440
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

44 Bromfield St

44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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44 Bromfield St
$2,455
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

44 Bromfield St

44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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44 Bromfield St
$2,455
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,080
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

44 Bromfield St

44 Bromfield StBoston, MA 02108
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99 Kneeland St
$2,645
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,645
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99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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45 Stuart St
$3,335
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,335
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 31, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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99 Kneeland St
$2,695
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,695
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99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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120 Kingston St
$3,305
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,305
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120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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1 Canal St
$6,090
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$5,650
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$6,090
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 28, 2026

1 Canal St

1 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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152 Salem St
$3,850
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,410
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,850
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026

152 Salem St

152 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

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1 Nashua St
$3,280
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,920
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,280
Studio Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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45 Stuart St
$4,000
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,640
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,000
Studio Apartments Available Mar 30, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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530 Atlantic Ave
$3,740
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,740
Studio Apartments Available May 3, 2026

530 Atlantic Ave

530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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8 Whittier Pl
$4,645
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2028

8 Whittier Pl

8 Whittier PlBoston, MA 02114
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40 Boylston St
$3,400
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

40 Boylston St

40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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120 Kingston St
$3,870
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,870
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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45 Stuart St
$5,050
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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62 Boylston St
$3,240
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,880
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,240
Studio Apartments Available Apr 29, 2026

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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62 Boylston St
$3,240
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,880
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,240
Studio Apartments Available Apr 29, 2026

62 Boylston St

62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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530 Atlantic Ave
$2,825
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,825
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

530 Atlantic Ave

530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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1 Nashua St
$3,060
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,060
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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1 Nashua St
$3,560
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,120
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,560
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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530 Atlantic Ave
$3,645
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,270
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,645
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 26, 2026

530 Atlantic Ave

530 Atlantic AveBoston, MA 02210
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35 Lomasney Wy
$3,695
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,695
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

35 Lomasney Wy

35 Lomasney WyBoston, MA 02114
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120 Kingston St
$4,780
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,340
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,780
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 4, 2026

120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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10 Emerson Pl
$5,175
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,700
Required Monthly Fees
$475

Total Monthly Price
$5,175
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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45 Stuart St
$5,330
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,890
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,330
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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212 Stuart St
$4,815
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,440
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,815
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

212 Stuart St

212 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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14 Derne St
$3,025
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,025
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

14 Derne St

14 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$3,630
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,190
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,630
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 21, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$4,910
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,470
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,910
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$4,910
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,470
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,910
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 5, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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1 Nashua St
$3,700
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,340
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,700
Studio Apartments Available Apr 2, 2026

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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152 Salem St
$4,155
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,155
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 20, 2026

152 Salem St

152 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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152 Salem St
$4,155
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,740
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,155
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 20, 2026

152 Salem St

152 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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101 Canal St
$4,765
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,390
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,765
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$4,915
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,540
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,915
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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1 Emerson Pl
$3,625
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,250
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,625
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7, 2026

1 Emerson Pl

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Boston?

There are currently 1158 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $16,993. There are also 552 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Boston ranging from $875 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Boston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Boston ranges from $875 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,948.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Boston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Boston range from $2,800 to $11,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,160 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,250.

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