Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Government Center Neighborhood of Boston, MA (102 Rentals) Page 2 of 3

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

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1 Nashua St
$3,600
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$3,240
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,600
Studio Apartments Available Apr 2, 2026

1 Nashua St

1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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152 Salem St
$4,145
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,730
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,145
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 20, 2026

152 Salem St

152 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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101 Canal St
$4,285
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,910
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,285
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$5,085
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,710
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$5,085
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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101 Canal St
$5,085
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,710
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$5,085
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

101 Canal St

101 Canal StBoston, MA 02114
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1 Emerson Pl
$3,175
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,175
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 7, 2026

1 Emerson Pl

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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45 Stuart St
$2,695
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,695
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14

45 Stuart St

45 Stuart StBoston, MA 02116
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1 Emerson Pl
$3,680
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,240
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,680
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

1 Emerson Pl

1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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10 Emerson Pl
$2,655
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,655
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 22

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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315 A St
$2,695
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,695
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 14

315 A St

315 A StBoston, MA 02210
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10 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 Feb 3, 2026

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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10 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 Feb 3, 2026

10 Emerson Pl

10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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property at 237 Hanover St

237 Hanover St

BostonMA02113
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6 Whittier Pl
$3,315
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,315
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31, 2026

6 Whittier Pl

6 Whittier PlBoston, MA 02114
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40 Boylston St
$3,360
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,920
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,360
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

40 Boylston St

40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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271 Dartmouth St
$3,450
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,090
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,450
Studio Apartments Available Mar 20, 2026

271 Dartmouth St

271 Dartmouth StBoston, MA 02116
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2 Leighton St
$3,050
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 14

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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22 Water St

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2 Leighton St
$3,715
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,340
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,390
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,950
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,390
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 17

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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5 Glassworks Ave
$3,280
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,280
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

5 Glassworks Ave

5 Glassworks AveCambridge, MA 02141
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21 Charles St
$2,775
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,380
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$2,775
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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21 Charles St
$2,845
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$2,845
Studio Apartments Available Dec 16

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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2 Leighton St
$4,125
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,770
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$4,125
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30, 2026

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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1 Leighton St

CambridgeMA02141
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2 Leighton St
$3,375
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

2 Leighton St

2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Frequently Asked Questions about Government Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Government Center?

There are currently 1228 Apartments for Rent in Government Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $17,687. There are also 599 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Government Center ranging from $875 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Government Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Government Center ranges from $875 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,120.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Government Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Government Center range from $2,850 to $13,540, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,410 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

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