Looking for Boston furnished apartments, short-term rentals in Boston, or a corporate apartment? There are a few top neighborhoods to keep on your radar screen.
With nearly all job sectors continuing to add to positions, ongoing widespread construction continues throughout the Boston metro to meet the growing demand for apartments in 2014. Close to 4,000 new apartment rentals will be made available in Boston’s core this year—at levels “near the pre-recession peak,” according to research from Marcus & Millichap.
This year’s hot spots center on the urban core submarkets of Boston’s Financial District and Cambridge, which are slated to roll out the majority of the new units. Boston’s waterfront—known as the Seaport District—is also seeing rising demand for housing as companies continue to relocate thousands of employees to the region. Boston’s desirable Back Bay neighborhood also makes the A-list for one of the best locations to visit (and to live).
If you’re looking for short-term rentals in Boston, here are some quick tips for travelers to these in-demand locations, including suggestions on where to stay:
Short-term rentals in Boston’s Financial District
The metropolitan submarket that encompasses both the Financial District and Seaport District—all the way to North End in downtown Boston—is ripe with housing development. Visitors to the area can enjoy convenient access to Chinatown, Boston Common, and Boston Harbor, as well as world-class shopping, restaurants, and historic sites like Faneuil Hall. Stay at the Devonshire at the center of the Financial District for unbeatable views of the city skyline.
Corporate Housing in Seaport District
Corporate apartments are in high demand in Boston’s Seaport District, with local businesses expected to relocate more than 6,000 employees over the next few years to the waterfront area alone. For an enviable location right on the Boston waterfront, stay at Park Lane Seaport, which features floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views of Boston Harbor and the city skyline.
Back Bay Housing
Another hot spot with plenty of furnished apartments in the downtown vicinity is Back Bay. Just a few miles from city center and home to the Boston Public Library and Public Garden, Back Bay allows convenient access to the bustle of Newbury Street, which is brimming with shops and cafes. For one of the best stays in Back Bay, try the luxury apartment complex Avalon at the Prudential, which features spectacular views and private terraces in select apartments to enjoy this enticing neighborhood.
Cambridge Furnished Apartments
In Greater Boston, Cambridge is at the “center of a real estate boom” according to the The New York Times. This is largely due to the explosive growth of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the area. In fact, according to the City of Cambridge, while the life sciences have been an important focus of Cambridge’s economy for over a decade, the past year has seen exceptional growth.
For visitors to this historic yet dynamic region, no destination blends “quaint” with “cultural” like Cambridge does. Just 10 minutes from downtown Boston, this college town (home to Harvard and MIT) hums with activity, from unique shops and cafes to museums and entertainment venues.
To be in the center of all that is Cambridge, stay in a furnished apartment at the Holmes Building near Harvard Square, located in the heart of the city’s world-famous Central Square. Another appealing building is Third Square, located in Kendall Square—a premier destination to be near the biotech buzz. Here, you’re well-positioned to take advantage of the best of the city’s business and leisure activities during your visit.
Keith Munsell 
