Apartments for Rent by Owner in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA (61 Rentals)

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27 Lexington St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

27 Lexington St, Unit 3

27 Lexington StBoston, MA 02128
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53 Farragut Rd, Unit Apartment 2
$6,800
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$6,800

Total Monthly Price
$6,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

53 Farragut Rd, Unit Apartment 2

53 Farragut RdBoston, MA 02127
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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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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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6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH
$3,100
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$3,100

Total Monthly Price
$3,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 Rutland Sq, Unit PH

6 Rutland SqBoston, MA 02118
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88 Hammond St
$4,000
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$4,000

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$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

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$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

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$4,400
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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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659 E 4th St
$4,800
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$4,800

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$4,800
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

659 E 4th St

659 E 4th StBoston, MA 02127
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1 Wiget St, Unit 3
$3,825
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$3,825

Total Monthly Price
$3,825
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

1 Wiget St, Unit 3

1 Wiget StBoston, MA 02113
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54 Dudley St, Unit 1
$2,850
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$2,850

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$2,850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

54 Dudley St, Unit 1

54 Dudley StBoston, MA 02119
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211 Princeton St, Unit 1
$1,500
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$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

211 Princeton St, Unit 1

211 Princeton StBoston, MA 02128
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Waterfront, Boston, MA Local Guide

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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 211 Princeton St, Unit 1 listed at $1,500.

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 $3,403.

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 $2,500 at 540 Cambridge 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 2,173 sq ft.

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