Apartments for Rent by Owner in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA (53 Rentals)

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12 Boston St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Boston St, Unit 3

12 Boston StBoston, MA 02127
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136 Chelsea St, Unit 3
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

136 Chelsea St, Unit 3

136 Chelsea StBoston, MA 02128
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439 Main St, Unit 3
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

439 Main St, Unit 3

439 Main StBoston, MA 02129
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172 Bunker Hill St, Unit 1
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

172 Bunker Hill St, Unit 1

172 Bunker Hill StBoston, MA 02129
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14 Edgerly Pl, Unit 3
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

14 Edgerly Pl, Unit 3

14 Edgerly PlBoston, MA 02116
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254 Friend St, Unit 1
$4,400
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$4,400

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$4,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 14

254 Friend St, Unit 1

254 Friend StBoston, MA 02114
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162 Commercial St, Unit Unit 2
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
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162 Commercial St, Unit Unit 2

162 Commercial StBoston, MA 02109
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108 Richmond St, Unit 1
$6,000
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$6,000

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$6,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

108 Richmond St, Unit 1

108 Richmond StBoston, MA 02109
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471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1R
$2,850
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$2,850

Total Monthly Price
$2,850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

471 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1R

471 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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280 Huntington Ave, Unit A
$5,000
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$5,000

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$5,000
Studio Apartment Available Nov 30

280 Huntington Ave, Unit A

280 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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115 Salem St, Unit 16
$2,640
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$2,640

Total Monthly Price
$2,640
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

115 Salem St, Unit 16

115 Salem StBoston, MA 02113
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61 Joy St, Unit 3
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
Studio Apartment Available Now

61 Joy St, Unit 3

61 Joy StBoston, MA 02114
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277 Webster St, Unit 1
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

277 Webster St, Unit 1

277 Webster StBoston, MA 02128
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88 Hammond St
$4,000
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$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

88 Hammond St

88 Hammond StBoston, MA 02120
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28 Appleton St
$2,995
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$2,995

Total Monthly Price
$2,995
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Appleton St

28 Appleton StBoston, MA 02116
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470 E 3rd St
$3,950
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$3,950

Total Monthly Price
$3,950
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

470 E 3rd St

470 E 3rd StBoston, MA 02127
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258 W Broadway
$4,400
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$4,400

Total Monthly Price
$4,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

258 W Broadway

258 W BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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10 Ward St
$7,000
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$7,000

Total Monthly Price
$7,000
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Ward St

10 Ward StBoston, MA 02127

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54 Dudley St, Unit 1
$2,950
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$2,950

Total Monthly Price
$2,950
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

54 Dudley St, Unit 1

54 Dudley StBoston, MA 02119
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71 Putnam St, Unit 1
$1,900
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$1,900

Total Monthly Price
$1,900
Studio Apartment Available Now

71 Putnam St, Unit 1

71 Putnam StBoston, MA 02128
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waterfront, Boston, MA

Ranked #97

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Waterfront Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Waterfront is at 71 Putnam St, Unit 1 listed at $1,900.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Waterfront Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Waterfront is $3,344.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Waterfront is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,100 at 61 Joy St, Unit 3.

What is the average size for Waterfront For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Waterfront is currently at 2,428 sq ft.

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