Whether you're apartment hunting or not, it can occasionally be entertaining to wander through a luxury real estate listing to see what kind of houses wealthier people can afford. So what exactly does the upper end of Boston's rental market currently look like — and just how choice are the features, given these high prices?
We combed through local listings in Boston via rental site Zumper to identify the city's most luxurious listings.
Check out the city's select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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40 Battery St. (North End)
First off, salivate over this humongous apartment situated at 40 Battery St. in the North End. It has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and it takes up 3,600 square feet. Whereas the average price for a three-bedroom rental in Boston is approximately $3,000/month, this spot is currently going for a stupefying $21,000/month. What, exactly, makes it so cher?
For starters, there are some serious views: every room has floor-to-ceiling windows that access a private 80-foot terrace. In the furnished unit, you can also anticipate two fireplaces, three living rooms, and a massive kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The building has garage parking for two cars, additional storage space and a concierge.
Living in this voluminous home isn't for everyone: cats and dogs are not permitted.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
210 Boylston St. (Back Bay)
Then, there's this gigantic apartment over at 210 Boylston St. in Back Bay. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Boston is about $2,500/month, this rental is currently going for a staggering $12,500/month.
As with the first unit, the price tag is likely due to this apartment's amazing views, as well as the big kitchen with granite countertops and the private deck. It's part of the Four Seasons Boston, so residents also get access to all the hotel amenities.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders. But inhabiting this expensive house isn't for everyone: cats and dogs aren't allowed.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
43 Dalton St. (Back Bay)
Next, take a peek at this luxurious apartment situated at 43 Dalton St. in Back Bay. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This living space is currently listed at a steep $12,050/month, thanks to its hardwood floors, stellar views and ultra-updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
Cats and dogs aren't permitted in this deluxe rental.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
12 Devonshire St. (Downtown)
Finally, there's this high-end downtown apartment, over at 12 Devonshire St. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. This home is currently listed at a shocking $11,950/month. What makes it so glitzy?
In the furnished unit, you can anticipate hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet, marble bathrooms, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. There's also a bonus den and western views of the Charles River and Back Bay.
As showy as this house might sound, cats and dogs aren't permitted.
Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
