293 Vermont St
BostonMA02132
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225 Dorchester St, Unit 5
225 Dorchester St
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292 D St, Unit 2
292 D St
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19 Peverell St
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37 Oak St
BostonMA02111
80 Fort Ave, Unit Fort Ave
80 Fort Ave
BostonMA02119
12 Seattle St
BostonMA02134
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2 Saint Martin St
BostonMA02129
26 Commonwealth Ter, Unit 3
26 Commonwealth Ter
BostonMA02135
1423 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1427
1423 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
1872 Commonwealth Ave, Unit #10
1872 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02135
91 West Cedar St
BostonMA02114
27 Pasadena Rd, Unit 1
27 Pasadena Rd
BostonMA02121
240 Heath St, Unit 304
240 Heath St
BostonMA02130
64 Charlesgate E, Unit 64
64 Charlesgate E
BostonMA02215
14 Bryon Rd, Unit 5
14 Bryon Rd
BostonMA02467
112 Allston St, Unit 3
112 Allston St
BostonMA02134
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2 Hawthorne Pl, Unit 2L
2 Hawthorne Pl
BostonMA02114
239 Bennington St
BostonMA02128
8 Garden Ct, Unit 5
8 Garden Ct
BostonMA02113
121 Portland St, Unit 505
121 Portland St
BostonMA02114
32 Ransom Rd, Unit 5
32 Ransom Rd
BostonMA02135
39 E Springfield St, Unit 1
39 E Springfield St
BostonMA02118
158 Kelton St, Unit 1
158 Kelton St
BostonMA02134
19 Chestnut Hill Ave
BostonMA02135
108 Hyde Park Ave
BostonMA02130
466 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 606
466 Commonwealth Ave
BostonMA02215
4 Shelby St, Unit 2
4 Shelby St
BostonMA02128
59 Brainerd Rd, Unit 404
59 Brainerd Rd
BostonMA02134
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6 Whittier Pl, Unit 14J
6 Whittier Pl
BostonMA02114
12 Melrose St, Unit 1
12 Melrose St
BostonMA02116
18 Bigelow St, Unit #1
18 Bigelow St
BostonMA02135
38 Colonial Ave, Unit 1
38 Colonial Ave
BostonMA02124
74 Mattapan St, Unit #2
74 Mattapan St
BostonMA02126
40 Fay St, Unit 407
40 Fay St
BostonMA02118
226 Jamaicaway, Unit 3
226 Jamaicaway
BostonMA02130
145 Pinckney St, Unit 102
145 Pinckney St
BostonMA02114
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246 E St, Unit 1
246 E St
BostonMA02127
33 Wolcott St, Unit 3
33 Wolcott St
BostonMA02121
52 Withington St, Unit 8
52 Withington St
BostonMA02124
337 Maverick St, Unit 1
337 Maverick St
BostonMA02128
492 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 32
492 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
20 Warren St
BostonMA02135
873 Harrison Ave, Unit 873
873 Harrison Ave
BostonMA02118
9 Gardner Ter, Unit 3
9 Gardner Ter
BostonMA02134
53 Rockvale Cir, Unit 53 Rockvale Circle
53 Rockvale Cir
BostonMA02130
104 Warren St
BostonMA02135
20 Park St, Unit #2
20 Park St
BostonMA02129
25 Chester St
BostonMA02134
682 Parker St, Unit 1
682 Parker St
BostonMA02120
Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,543 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,305 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,307 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,541 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,760 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,035 | $6,500 | $10,000+ |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Boston?
There are currently 30418 Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $50,000. There are also 18781 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston ranging from $800 to $45,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boston ranges from $800 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,749.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boston?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boston range from $975 to $28,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.
Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.