Whether you're house hunting or not, sometimes it can be entertaining to peek at a deluxe listing to see what kind of homes individuals with some serious cash can afford. So what exactly does the top-end of Boston's rental market look like these days — and what top-notch amenities might one find, given these astronomical prices?
We scoured local listings in Boston via rental website Zumper to discover the city's most extravagant listings.
Read on to see the select listings currently on the market. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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40 Harborwalk (Jamaica Plain)
First up, there's this single-family home situated at 40 Harborwalk in Jamaica Plain. It has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and it takes up 3,600 square feet. This stately home is currently listed at a steep $16,500/month.
In the furnished unit, you can expect two fireplaces, a terrace, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, wooden cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and recessed lighting. The building has garage parking, additional storage space and concierge service. Dwelling in this voluminous home is a human-only thing: pets aren't permitted.
Walk Score indicates that this location is very walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has good transit options.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
300 Boylston St., #505 (Back Bay)
Next, there's this apartment situated at 300 Boylston St., #505, in Back Bay. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it encompasses 2,531 square feet. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Boston is about $2,525/month, this living space is currently listed at an astonishing $16,000/month. What, exactly, makes it so steep?
In the furnished single-family home, you can expect in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet, a deck, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinetry. Building amenities include garage parking, outdoor space, additional storage space, on-site management, concierge service and a door person. Pets aren't allowed in this voluminous home.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
1 Franklin St., #5104 (Downtown Crossing)
Finally, take a look at this apartment located at 1 Franklin St., #5104, in Downtown Crossing. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it's 2,186 square feet in size. This place is currently priced at a stupefying $15,000/month.
In the apartment, which you can get furnished, expect to find marble countertops, Poggenpohl cabinetry, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, air conditioning, a wine cooler, floor-to-ceiling windows and recessed lighting. The building offers assigned garage parking, a swimming pool, a fitness center, an elevator, concierge service and a resident's lounge. Inhabiting this voluminous home isn't all-inclusive: 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.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
