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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 3, 2026445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,560
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 15, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$3,560
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$3,540
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,100
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$440
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$3,540
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$3,510
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Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,130
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$380
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$3,510
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,500
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 30Total Monthly Price
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$3,030
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$470
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$3,500
1008 Winthrop Ave
1008 Winthrop AveRevere, MA 02151
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$3,440
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$3,000
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$440
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$3,440
151 N First St
151 N First StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,440
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 14, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,000
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$440
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$3,440
106 13th St
106 13th StBoston, MA 02129
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$3,360
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 3, 2026445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,320
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,880
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$440
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$3,320
340 Bremen St
340 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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$3,305
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,950
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,305
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,285
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,910
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$375
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$3,285
485 Foley St
485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,280
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 6, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,920
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$360
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$3,280
10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$3,265
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,890
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$375
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$3,265
485 Foley St
485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,220
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,850
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$370
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$3,220
152 Liverpool St
152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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$3,140
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,780
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$360
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$3,140
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$3,135
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,760
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$375
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$3,135
10 Emerson Pl
10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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$3,065
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,650
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$415
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$3,065
14 Derne St
14 Derne StBoston, MA 02114
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$3,045
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,650
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$395
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$3,045
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,030
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,590
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$440
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$3,030
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,020
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,020
2 Leighton St
2 Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,970
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,970
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,945
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$2,945
91 Perkins St
91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,925
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$395
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$2,925
21 Charles St
21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,870
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,870
106 13th St
106 13th StBoston, MA 02129
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$2,770
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 27, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,400
Required Monthly Fees
$370
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$2,770
340 Bremen St
340 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,725
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 31, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,350
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$375
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$2,725
10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,695
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$345
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$2,695
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,670
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,230
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$440
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$2,670
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,665
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,290
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$375
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$2,665
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,635
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 26, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$345
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$2,635
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,630
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 25, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,240
Required Monthly Fees
$390
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$2,630
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,615
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,200
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$415
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$2,615
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,570
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 14, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,210
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,570
10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,545
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,190
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$355
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$2,545
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,535
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,160
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$375
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$2,535
10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,535
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,160
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$2,535
10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 27Total Monthly Price
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$2,120
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$380
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$2,500
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,500
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 15, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,060
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$440
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$2,500
152 Liverpool St
152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,500
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,060
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$440
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$2,500
152 Liverpool St
152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,500
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,060
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,500
152 Liverpool St
152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,470
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$2,030
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,470
340 Bremen St
340 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,465
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,090
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,465
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,300
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$1,840
Required Monthly Fees
$460
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$2,300
50 Salt St
50 Salt StRevere, MA 02151
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$2,225
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$1,850
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$375
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$2,225
22 Water St
22 Water StCambridge, MA 02141
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$2,185
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 26Total Monthly Price
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$1,840
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$345
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$2,185
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Chelsea Studio Apartments | $2,657 | $1,495 | $4,400 |
| Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,002 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,589 | $1,900 | $8,632 |
| Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,412 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Chelsea 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,310 | $2,800 | $7,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Chelsea Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Chelsea?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Chelsea is at 38 Pinckney St, Unit #2 listed at $2,200.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Chelsea Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Chelsea is $4,427.
What is the largest Short-term Chelsea Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 2,218 square feet unit starting from $3,199 at Devonshire.
What is the average size for Chelsea Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Chelsea is currently at 598 sq ft.
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