Homes for Rent in Boston, MA Under $3,500 (5,852 Rentals)

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property at 99 Kneeland St

99 Kneeland St

BostonMA02111
property at 76 Seaver St

76 Seaver St

BostonMA02121
property at 1870 Commonwealth Ave
property at 60 Thomas Park

60 Thomas Park

BostonMA02127
property at 290 Beacon St

290 Beacon St

BostonMA02116
property at 27 Thelma Rd

27 Thelma Rd

BostonMA02122
property at 31 Orkney Rd

31 Orkney Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 70 Empire St

70 Empire St

BostonMA02134
property at 28 Upton St

28 Upton St

BostonMA02118

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property at 111 Hutchings St

111 Hutchings St

BostonMA02121
property at 950 Dorchester Ave

950 Dorchester Ave

BostonMA02125
property at 332 Jamaicaway

332 Jamaicaway

BostonMA02130
property at 137 Englewood Ave

137 Englewood Ave

BostonMA02135
property at 244 Everett St

244 Everett St

BostonMA02128
property at 99 Fulton St

99 Fulton St

BostonMA02109
property at 77 Dix St

77 Dix St

BostonMA02122
property at 9 Dexter St

9 Dexter St

BostonMA02127
property at 25 Rockland St

25 Rockland St

BostonMA02132
property at 41 North Crescent Circuit

41 North Crescent Circuit, Unit 2

41 North Crescent Circuit
BostonMA02135
property at 11 Atkins St

11 Atkins St, Unit 1

11 Atkins St
BostonMA02135

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property at 4 Adella Pl

4 Adella Pl, Unit 1

4 Adella Pl
BostonMA02134
property at 12 Montcalm Ave

12 Montcalm Ave, Unit 3

12 Montcalm Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 86 Elmira St

86 Elmira St, Unit 2

86 Elmira St
BostonMA02135
property at 65 Chiswick Rd

65 Chiswick Rd, Unit 3B

65 Chiswick Rd
BostonMA02135
property at 40 Parsons St

40 Parsons St, Unit 40

40 Parsons St
BostonMA02135
property at 6 South St

6 South St, Unit uni3 2-bed 1-bath

6 South St
BostonMA02135
property at 483 Beacon St

483 Beacon St, Unit 96

483 Beacon St
BostonMA02115
property at 14 Edgerly Rd

14 Edgerly Rd, Unit 18-2

14 Edgerly Rd
BostonMA02115

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property at 152 Lake St

152 Lake St, Unit 1

152 Lake St
BostonMA02135
property at 429 Marlborough St

429 Marlborough St, Unit 2

429 Marlborough St
BostonMA02115
property at 41 Hobart St

41 Hobart St, Unit 1

41 Hobart St
BostonMA02135
property at 30 Antwerp St

30 Antwerp St, Unit 1

30 Antwerp St
BostonMA02135
property at 38 Parsons St

38 Parsons St, Unit 2

38 Parsons St
BostonMA02135
property at 840 Huntington Ave

840 Huntington Ave, Unit 1

840 Huntington Ave
BostonMA02115
property at 47 Hemenway St

47 Hemenway St, Unit 23

47 Hemenway St
BostonMA02115
property at 632 E Broadway

632 E Broadway, Unit 2

632 E Broadway
BostonMA02127
property at 429 Marlborough St

429 Marlborough St, Unit 1

429 Marlborough St
BostonMA02115
property at 22 Anita Ter

22 Anita Ter, Unit 3

22 Anita Ter
BostonMA02119

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property at 210 Parker Hill Ave

210 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 8

210 Parker Hill Ave
BostonMA02120
property at 109 Beacon St

109 Beacon St, Unit 6R

109 Beacon St
BostonMA02116
property at 28 Montfern Ave

28 Montfern Ave, Unit 3

28 Montfern Ave
BostonMA02135
property at 135 Cottage St

135 Cottage St, Unit 1

135 Cottage St
BostonMA02128
property at 585 Beacon St

585 Beacon St, Unit 7-2

585 Beacon St
BostonMA02215
property at 2 Elton St

2 Elton St, Unit 1

2 Elton St
BostonMA02125
property at 58 Brock St

58 Brock St, Unit 3

58 Brock St
BostonMA02135
property at 82 Phillips St

82 Phillips St, Unit 2

82 Phillips St
BostonMA02114
property at 76 Mozart St

76 Mozart St, Unit 3

76 Mozart St
BostonMA02130
property at 9 Hawthorne Pl

9 Hawthorne Pl, Unit 6C

9 Hawthorne Pl
BostonMA02114

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property at 25 Forest Hills St

25 Forest Hills St, Unit 7-1

25 Forest Hills St
BostonMA02130

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

What type of rentals are currently available in Boston?

There are currently 18635 Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $25,009. There are also 11452 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston ranging from $825 to $45,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boston ranges from $825 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,073.

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 $1,000 to $25,009, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.