Apartments for Rent in the Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,456 Rentals)

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LUKA on the Common
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$3,470 - $8,092
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LUKA on the Common

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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100 Pier 4
$3,723 - $6,790
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$3,708 - $6,775
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$15

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$3,723 - $6,790
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100 Pier 4

100 Pier 4 BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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Watermark Seaport
$3,387 - $7,128
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$3,387 - $7,128

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Watermark Seaport

85 Seaport BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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One Canal
$3,432 - $9,776
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$3,424 - $9,768
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One Canal

1 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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The Metlo
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$3,160 - $11,523
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$3,160 - $11,523

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The Metlo

399 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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Avalon North Station
Rent Specials
$3,275 - $6,710
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$3,210 - $6,645
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$65

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$3,275 - $6,710
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Avalon North Station

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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The Eddy
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$2,742 - $4,656
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$2,742 - $4,656

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The Eddy

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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The Alyx
$3,434 - $12,613
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The Alyx

131 Seaport BlvdBoston, MA 02210
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15 Bartlett Pl
$3,650 - $5,200
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$3,650 - $5,200

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$3,650 - $5,200
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

15 Bartlett Pl

15 Bartlett PlBoston, MA 02113
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Gables Seaport
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$3,875 - $11,599
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$3,875 - $11,599

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Gables Seaport

501 Congress StBoston, MA 02210
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Alcott
$3,900 - $8,270
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$3,900 - $8,270

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$3,900 - $8,270
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Alcott

36 Lomasney WayBoston, MA 02114
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Radian
$3,481 - $7,933
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$3,481 - $7,933

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Radian

120 Kingston StBoston, MA 02111
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12 Commonwealth
Rent Specials
$4,500
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$4,500

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$4,500
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

12 Commonwealth

12 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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One Greenway
$3,553 - $5,786
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$3,537 - $5,770
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One Greenway

Hudson & KneelandBoston, MA 02111
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The West End Apartments
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$3,150 - $6,500
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$3,150 - $6,500

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$3,150 - $6,500
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The West End Apartments

4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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660 Washington
Rent Specials
$3,720 - $7,675
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$3,720 - $7,675

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$3,720 - $7,675
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660 Washington

660 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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The Towers at Longfellow
Rent Specials
$2,697 - $6,825
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$2,697 - $6,825

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$2,697 - $6,825
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The Towers at Longfellow

5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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The Sudbury
$3,390 - $12,029
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$3,390 - $12,029

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The Sudbury

100 Sudbury StBoston, MA 02114
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212 Stuart
$5,818 - $25,615
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$5,818 - $25,615

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212 Stuart

212 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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315 on A
$3,845 - $6,880
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$3,845 - $6,880

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$3,845 - $6,880
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315 on A

315 A StBoston, MA 02210
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Avenir
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$3,706 - $5,956
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$3,640 - $5,890
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$66

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$3,706 - $5,956
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Avenir

101-119 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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Emerson Place
Rent Specials
$2,800 - $5,420
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$2,800 - $5,420

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$2,800 - $5,420
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Emerson Place

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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Bowdoin School
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$3,250 - $3,690
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$3,250 - $3,690

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$3,250 - $3,690
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Bowdoin School

45 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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22 Fleet St
$2,550 - $2,950
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$2,550 - $2,950

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$2,550 - $2,950
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3

22 Fleet St

22 Fleet StBoston, MA 02113
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70 Pinckney St
$2,095 - $2,195
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$2,095 - $2,195

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$2,095 - $2,195
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70 Pinckney St

70 Pinckney StBoston, MA 02114
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3 Joy St, Unit 5
$2,850
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$2,850

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3 Joy St, Unit 5

3 Joy StBoston, MA 02108
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50 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 305
$4,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

50 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 305

50 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02116
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Government Center, Boston, MA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Central Boston, MA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. This area is a good residential area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and access to the finest schools for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to the great outdoors is a must-have. Government Center has established a name for itself as providing favorable access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential neighborhood is known as one of the A-list luxury communities in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there pets in your life? this part of Boston has come to be one of our preferred neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Government Center

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Government Center area of Boston, MA?

As of today, August 21, 2026, there are currently 1,456 available Government Center apartments priced from $1,500 to $25,615, with an average monthly rent of $4,166.

How much are Studio apartments in Government Center?

There are currently 496 Studio Apartments in Government Center with rent ranges from $1,500 to $6,272 with an average price of $2,954.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Government Center Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Government Center ranges from $2,050 to $10,335 with an average monthly rent of $3,825.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Government Center cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Government Center range from $1,995 to $25,615. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,725.

How expensive are Government Center Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 193 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Government Center on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,795 to $17,971 - averaging $5,709 for the location.

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