
Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Boston, MA (133 Rentals)
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Garrison Square

100 Pier 4

The Metlo

The Tremont

Troy Boston

Peninsula Apartments

The Towers at Longfellow
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Fenway Triangle

Park Lane Seaport

Velo Forest Hills Apartments

3200 Washington

The Residences on Broadway

125 WARREN

1550 on the Charles

The Andi
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The West End Apartments

1330 Boylston

Piano Craft Guild

Clippership Apartments on the Wharf

The Victor by Windsor
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Boylston St, 40

The Residences at Stevens Pond

605 Concord at Fresh Pond

Presidential Point

NOVA Brighton

Harborview at the Navy Yard

Modera Newton
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Boston Studio Apartments | $2,645 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $870 | $10,000+ |
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,129 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,894 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,869 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,187 | $775 | $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
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- 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 Short-term Boston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Boston is at 34 Coolidge Rd listed at $925.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Boston is $4,652.
What is the largest Short-term Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,900 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for Boston Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Boston is currently at 679 sq ft.
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