Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Crossing Neighborhood of Boston, MA (111 Rentals)

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

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Garrison Square
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$3,910 - $7,229
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$3,895 - $7,214
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$3,910 - $7,229
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrison Square

32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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100 Pier 4
Rent Specials
$3,072 - $6,111
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$3,057 - $6,096
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$3,072 - $6,111
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Pier 4

100 Pier 4 BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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345 Harrison
Rent Specials
$2,959 - $7,193
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$2,947 - $7,181
Required Monthly Fees
$12

Total Monthly Price
$2,959 - $7,193
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

345 Harrison

345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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Troy Boston
Rent Specials
$2,812 - $5,552
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$2,745 - $5,485
Required Monthly Fees
$67

Total Monthly Price
$2,812 - $5,552
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Troy Boston

55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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Flats on D
Rent Specials
$2,537 - $6,811
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$2,537 - $6,811

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$2,537 - $6,811
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Flats on D

411 D StBoston, MA 02210
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,690 - $5,275
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$2,690 - $5,275

Total Monthly Price
$2,690 - $5,275
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Residences on Broadway
$3,239 - $7,427
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$3,239 - $7,427

Total Monthly Price
$3,239 - $7,427
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Residences on Broadway

50 W West B...Boston, MA 02127
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The West End Apartments
$2,966 - $6,311
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$2,850 - $6,195
Required Monthly Fees
$116

Total Monthly Price
$2,966 - $6,311
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Zero Athens
Rent Specials
$2,950 - $3,600
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$2,950 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,950 - $3,600
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Zero Athens

35 W 2nd StBoston, MA 02127
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Devonshire
Rent Specials
$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780

Total Monthly Price
$3,199 - $7,780
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Devonshire

1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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2 Louisburg Square
$8,000
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$8,000

Total Monthly Price
$8,000
4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2 Louisburg Square

2 Louisburg SqBoston, MA 02108
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1 Nashua St
$2,665
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Base Rent
$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,665
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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99 Kneeland St
$2,685
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Base Rent
$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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40 Boylston St
$3,400
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Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

40 Boylston St

40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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14 Derne St
$3,715
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Base Rent
$3,300
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,715
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

14 Derne St

14 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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1 Nashua St
$2,965
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Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,965
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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99 Kneeland St
$2,905
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Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,905
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland StBoston, MA 02111
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45 Stuart St
$3,775
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Base Rent
$3,400
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,775
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 31, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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390 Harrison Ave
$2,975
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Base Rent
$2,600
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,975
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

390 Harrison Ave

390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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120 Kingston St
$3,305
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Base Rent
$2,930
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,305
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

120 Kingston St

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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1 Canal St
$6,190
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Base Rent
$5,750
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$6,190
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 28, 2026

1 Canal St

1 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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152 Salem St
$3,900
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Base Rent
$3,460
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,900
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026

152 Salem St

152 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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1 Nashua St
$3,460
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Base Rent
$3,100
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,460
Studio Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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45 Stuart St
$4,030
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Base Rent
$3,670
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$4,030
Studio Apartments Available Mar 30, 2026

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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530 Atlantic Ave
$3,740
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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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7 Harcourt St
$4,045
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Base Rent
$3,670
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,045
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16

7 Harcourt St

7 Harcourt StBoston, MA 02116
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8 Whittier Pl
$4,605
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Base Rent
$4,230
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,605
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2028

8 Whittier Pl

8 Whittier PlBoston, MA 02114
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300 Harrison Ave
$3,870
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Base Rent
$3,510
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,870
Studio Apartments Available May 15, 2026

300 Harrison Ave

300 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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85 Myrtle St
$3,165
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Base Rent
$2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,165
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16, 2026

85 Myrtle St

85 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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26 W Broadway
$3,415
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Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,415
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

26 W Broadway

26 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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77 Exeter St
$3,540
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Base Rent
$3,180
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,540
Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

77 Exeter St

77 Exeter StBoston, MA 02116
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399 Congress St
$2,920
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Base Rent
$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,920
Studio Apartments Available Dec 17

399 Congress St

399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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120 Kingston St
$3,870
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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Ranked #71

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown Crossing Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Crossing?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Crossing is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown Crossing Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Crossing is $4,418.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown Crossing Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Crossing is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.

What is the average size for Downtown Crossing Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown Crossing is currently at 618 sq ft.

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