
Apartments for Rent by Owner in Boston, MA (360 Rentals)


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69 Turner St, Unit 1

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60 West Cedar St, Unit 2

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70 Calumet St, Unit 1

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78 Hillside St, Unit 1

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122 Hillside St, Unit 1

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37 Hillside St, Unit 1

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28 Symphony Rd, Unit 1

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135 Saint Alphonsus St, Unit 2

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72 Calumet St, Unit 2
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124 Calumet St, Unit 3

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128 Hillside St, Unit 2

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35 Calumet St, Unit 2

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7 Iroquois St, Unit 2

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112 Hillside St, Unit 2

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275 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 3

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92 Calumet St, Unit 1

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1743 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1743

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72 Hillside St, Unit 3

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226 Calumet St, Unit 1
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4 Iroquois St, Unit 2

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29 Darling St, Unit 1

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15 Sunset St, Unit 1

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113 Hillside St, Unit 1

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59 Hillside St, Unit 3

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156 Hillside St, Unit 1

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91 Hillside St, Unit 3

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5 Sachem St, Unit 3

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71 Hillside St, Unit 3

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45 Cherokee St, Unit 3
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89 Cottage St, Unit #2

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15 South St, Unit 6

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204 E Eagle St, Unit #1

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300 Marginal St, Unit #3

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661 Bennington St, Unit #3

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344 Bremen St

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367 Western Ave, Unit 607

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10 Aberdeen St, Unit 2

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58 Brock St, Unit 3

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162 Kelton St, Unit 1
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73 Delle Ave, Unit 1

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16 O St, Unit 2

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205 Hillside St, Unit 1

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173 Hillside St, Unit 2

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24 Lawn St, Unit 1

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1568 Tremont St, Unit 2

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133 Saint Alphonsus St, Unit 2

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63 Hillside St, Unit 1

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13 Sachem St, Unit 2

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33 Wigglesworth St, Unit 1
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,620 | $1,100 | $9,800 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,191 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,171 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,606 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,495 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Boston, MA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
86 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Boston is at 99 School St, Unit 1 listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Boston is $3,825.
What is the largest For rent By Owner Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $3,200 at 12 Hunting St, Unit 1.
What is the average size for Boston For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Boston is currently at 1,381 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

A Local Experts Guide to the Top Boston Neighborhoods for College Renters
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Hi! I’m Amelia, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Boston, Massachusetts! We’re excited to help you find your new home, and getting to know the neighborhood is an important part of that process!

Explore Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Boston
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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