There are numerous websites catering for people seeking short-term apartment rentals in Boston – and we’ve selected three of the best.
A view across the water towards Boston (Photo: Kim Eriksson via Flickr / CC BY 2.0)
One of America’s oldest cities, Boston combines historical resonance with the modern amenities and attractions of a major metropolis. For people visiting the city who’d rather avoid staying in a faceless hotel, there are plenty of short-term rental properties dotted across its central and residential districts. To help identify the right one for you we’ve picked out some of the best online resources for finding short-term furnished apartments in Boston.
Blueground
Founded in 2013, Blueground is our number-one choice for those wanting stays of 30 days or longer. Their professionally-managed, turnkey properties include everything from studios to one and two-bed apartments. A key difference with some competitors is that longer rentals can result in significant savings, as the longer your stay, the cheaper the price tends to be. During our search, we found hundreds of apartments available, with rates starting at $1,600 per month for a studio in South Boston. Blueground’s online booking process is simple and intuitive, and there’s a 24-hour support service that can be accessed through a dedicated guest app.
STARS of Boston
A well-established local company, STARS of Boston provide fully-furnished and equipped properties across Greater Boston. For short-term visits or monthly rentals, guests can choose from a wide variety of properties, including studios, one to three-bedroom apartments, private rooms and complete homes. They cater to small or large groups, business travellers, or anyone seeking a pleasant stay in the city, with flexible-term living solutions delivered by a friendly guest services team. All of their properties are in desirable locations and offer stylish, comfortable settings designed for living well. In Boston, they currently have a total of 25 properties available, starting at $81 per night for a Brownstone Studio in Back Bay, close to landmarks such as Copley Square, the Prudential Center, and the Boston Public Library.
Booking
Booking.com are our favourite resource for finding daily or weekly apartment rentals in Boston of up to three weeks. While the website is best known for its hotel listings, it also increasingly features private apartments as a way of challenging established short-let platforms like Airbnb. When we searched for short-stay options in Boston, around 140 apartments were available, starting at $157 per night for a one-bed apartment in South Boston. Booking.com also offer a Best Price Guarantee as well as a comprehensive reviews section for each property, so you can read about the experiences of previous guests before making your choice.
June Homes
Established in 2017, June Homes quickly gained a reputation in the mid to long-term rentals sector, in particular when it came to more affordable options such as shared apartments, studios and co-living spaces. For the former, the company even offer a service that matches you with other roommates. They also offer a wide range of add-on services, as well as a dedicated 24/7 support team. In Boston, they currently list over 100 available rentals of varying types, including bedrooms in shared apartments, with rates starting at $1,175 per month for a room in a 4-bed apartment in the neighbourhood of Mattapan, around five miles south of Downtown Boston.