
Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA (4,293 Rentals)


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LUKA on the Common

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100 Pier 4

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Garrison Square

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345 Harrison

Lightview

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The Smith

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The Metlo

One India Street Apartments

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Ora Seaport

Aera

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Avalon North Station

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St. Germain Apartments

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The Eddy

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Watermark Seaport

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One Canal

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Waldorf Lofts

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James and Harrison Court

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Avalon Exeter
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Flats on D

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West Square Apartments

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Park Lane Seaport

Tremont Commons

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62 on the Park

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100 Hemenway

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The Residences on Broadway

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Addison

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The Alyx

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15 Bartlett Pl

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Gables Seaport

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The Harvey

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Alcott

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Troy Boston

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Radian

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12 Commonwealth

Christopher Columbus Plaza
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One Greenway

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Ink Block

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The West End Apartments

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660 Washington

Atrio Boston

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The Towers at Longfellow

Fenway Parkside

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Piano Craft Guild

379 Comm. Ave.

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Waterfront, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,981 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,713 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,633 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,904 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,418 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,493 | $3,795 | $8,500 |
| Waterfront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,816 | $4,550 | $9,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWaterfront, Boston, MA
Ranked #27
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Central Boston. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with young ones? this residential area has a reputation as a top neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, and great education opportunities.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and greenspace? Waterfront is a highly-rated area for its many the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This residential submarket has established a name for itself as one of the best luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
Do you have dogs and cats? this part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Waterfront area of Boston, MA?
As of today, August 02, 2026, there are currently 4,293 available Waterfront apartments priced from $900 to $25,550, with an average monthly rent of $4,103.
How much are Studio apartments in Waterfront?
There are currently 1,337 Studio Apartments in Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,700 to $17,754 with an average price of $2,981.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Waterfront Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Waterfront ranges from $1,150 to $13,380 with an average monthly rent of $3,713.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterfront cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Waterfront range from $900 to $25,550. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,633.
How expensive are Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 676 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $18,220 - averaging $4,904 for the location.
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