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


76 Seaver St

1870 Commonwealth Ave

60 Thomas Park

290 Beacon St

27 Thelma Rd

31 Orkney Rd

70 Empire St

28 Upton St
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111 Hutchings St

950 Dorchester Ave

332 Jamaicaway

137 Englewood Ave

244 Everett St

99 Fulton St

77 Dix St

9 Dexter St

25 Rockland St

41 North Crescent Circuit, Unit 2

11 Atkins St, Unit 1
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4 Adella Pl, Unit 1

12 Montcalm Ave, Unit 3

86 Elmira St, Unit 2

65 Chiswick Rd, Unit 3B

40 Parsons St, Unit 40

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

15 North Beacon St, Unit 2-bed 2-bath 601

483 Beacon St, Unit 96

14 Edgerly Rd, Unit 18-2
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152 Lake St, Unit 1

429 Marlborough St, Unit 2

41 Hobart St, Unit 1

30 Antwerp St, Unit 1

38 Parsons St, Unit 2

840 Huntington Ave, Unit 1

47 Hemenway St, Unit 23

632 E Broadway, Unit 2

429 Marlborough St, Unit 1

22 Anita Ter, Unit 3
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210 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 8

109 Beacon St, Unit 6R

28 Montfern Ave, Unit 3

135 Cottage St, Unit 1

585 Beacon St, Unit 7-2

2 Elton St, Unit 1

58 Brock St, Unit 3

82 Phillips St, Unit 2

76 Mozart St, Unit 3

9 Hawthorne Pl, Unit 6C
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25 Forest Hills St, Unit 7-1
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Boston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,500 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,239 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,840 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,720 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,126 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Boston 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,211 | $925 | $10,000+ |
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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.
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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.

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