
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in East Boston, MA Under $5,500 (127 Rentals)
Rental terms in East Boston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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320 D St, Unit SI FL2-ID189, Unit SI FL2-ID189

One India Street Apartments

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Twenty|20

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The Residences on Broadway

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Park Lane Seaport

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The West End Apartments

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100 Pier 4

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345 Harrison

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Troy Boston
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The Towers at Longfellow

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Flats on D

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Zero Athens

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Eliot on Ocean

62 on the Park

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

Ryder Revere Beach

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90 Ocean

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One North of Boston

Boylston St, 40
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35 W 2nd St, Unit GO ID1240283P

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484 2nd St, Unit SI FL2-ID1380130P

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1011 Bennington St, Unit SI ID1343283P

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20 Hancock St, Unit SI ID1045437P

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8 Winter Pl, Unit SI ID1240339P

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10 New St, Unit SI FL3-ID1056

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120 Kingston St, Unit SI FL21-ID832

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399 Congress St, Unit SI FL14-ID1123

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14 Derne St, Unit SI FL2-ID826

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14 Derne St, Unit SI FL4-ID828
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Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

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35 W 2nd St, Unit SI ID1240285P

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282 Bremen St, Unit SI ID1240295P

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99 Kneeland St, Unit SI FL8-ID1192

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1008 Winthrop Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1197

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320 D St, Unit SI FL1-ID1253

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212 Stuart St, Unit SI FL3-ID842

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1 Nashua St, Unit SI FL30-ID3056A

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140 Pearl St, Unit SI ID1470153P

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19 Battery St, Unit SI FL2-ID1050380P

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1 Nashua St, Unit SI FL19-ID2731A
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10 Emerson Pl, Unit SI FL4-ID499

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99 Kneeland St, Unit SI FL7-ID1191

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106 13th St, Unit SI FL3-ID962

35 W 2nd St

35 W 2nd St

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45 Stuart St, Unit SI FL8-ID1074

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19 Battery St, Unit SI FL3-ID1050385P

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1 Emerson Pl, Unit SI FL3-ID498

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125 Salem St, Unit SI FL2-ID451

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45 Stuart St, Unit SI FL24-ID628
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East Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Boston Studio Apartments | $2,729 | $1,550 | $7,840 |
| East Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| East Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $920 | $10,000+ |
| East Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,696 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| East Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,130 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| East Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,356 | $3,500 | $9,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term East Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in East Boston?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in East Boston is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term East Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in East Boston is $6,155.
What is the largest Short-term East Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in East Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for East Boston Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in East Boston is currently at 634 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.