Homes for rent in Boston

FAQs for renting a Bungalow Home in Boston, Massachusetts

Why rent a home with Bungalow?

Bungalow doesn’t just list apartments for rent - we source, renovate, and operate all our homes to provide renters with the best possible experience from end to end.

Beautiful homes. Incredible locations. Pricing that makes sense. Find a home that hits the sweet spot between good quality and sensible pricing. Bungalow homes are hand-selected across 16 major markets to match your lifestyle.

A seamless rental experience––from finding the perfect place, to making it a home. Our platform provides a streamlined, end-to-end rental experience. From viewing properties and applying to managing maintenance requests and monthly payments––it can all be done in one place.

Move together now without being tethered to everyone's timelines later. One home. Multiple journeys. When it comes time for someone to move out of your shared home, let us help you fill their spot with ease.

Are utilities included in Bungalow Home Rentals?

Bungalow arranges power hookups so you don't have to, and then passes your power bill to you once you move in. The Bungalow app also makes it easy to split monthly rent and power payments with your roommates directly.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals furnished?

Bungalow’s Entire Home rentals come without furniture to allow you and your friends or family to make it your own. Appliances are included however, and we provide the opportunity to buy or rent furniture through us and our partners.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals pet friendly?

Some Bungalow Homes are pet friendly, while others are not. You can find pet information by clicking on a particular home. That said, emotional support animals (ESAs) are accepted in every Bungalow home.

About us

Bungalow takes the hassle out of housing. We offer rooms in shared homes and entire home rentals in the country’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and can help match you with roommates you’ll love coming home to. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Things to know before moving to Boston:

What is the average rent in Boston?

According to Zumper, the average 1 bedroom apartment in Boston is $2,700. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Is there good public transportation in Boston?

Public transportation in Boston, MA is provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority through a system of buses, passenger trains and boats. The MBTA operates a total of 5 bus lines that serve over 300 municipalities in the Boston metropolitan area, carrying about 2 million passengers each day. In addition to this, there are 4 commuter rail lines which carry 120,000 daily riders from Mauradon and Framingham out to various Boston neighborhoods such as Waban or Watertown. Lastly, the MBTA offers 1 Water Transportation Line ranging from Rowes Wharf in Downtown Boston all the way up to Duxbury Pier near Plymouth Rock.

What to do in Boston

Boston is home to both world-renowned historical attractions, such as the Freedom Trail and Hanover Street, and exciting urban developments like Chinatown. Unique restaurants are abundant in Boston, including destinations for fine dining or ethnic cuisine. A visit to Boston can include many activities appropriate for an individual's interests—whether one prefers exploring the historic districts on foot or by trolley pedal power; browsing galleries at the North End or galleries in Cambridge; admiring natural wonders at Pemberton Ridge Reservation or walking along beaches of Quincy Bay.

Schools and universities in Boston

One of the oldest cities in America, Boston is home to more than 100 colleges and universities. Ivy League schools like Harvard, MIT, and Boston University are often considered to be some of the best schools in the world. Other notable schools include Emerson College, Simmons College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Newbury Comics Arts Academy, Tufts University School of Medicine. Some Universities in locations outside of Boston but still within driving distance are Salem State University's Salem campus (a short 10 mile commute), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1 hour 15 minute commute).