Finding a good deal can be a challenge if you're seeking new digs on a budget. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Boston look like these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Boston via rental site Zumper to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.
Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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52 Bigelow Circle
Here's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 52 Bigelow Circle in Brighton, listed at $1,000/month.
Building amenities include assigned parking, shared outdoor space and secured entry. In the unit, expect hardwood flooring, high ceilings, closet space, white appliances and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are allowed.
Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
225 Lake Shore Road
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 225 Lake Shore Road in Brighton, is listed for $1,100/month.
Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking and secured entry. The apartment features carpeted flooring, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, granite countertops, high ceilings and recessed lighting. Cats and dogs are not welcome.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
13 Wait St., #302
And here's a studio apartment at 13 Wait St., #302 in Mission Hill, which is going for $1,295/month.
Shard outdoor space, assigned parking and secured entry are listed as building amenities. In the unit, expect white appliances, a dishwasher, granite countertops, wooden cabinetry, hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Cats are OK here; dogs are not.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(Check out the listing here.)
21 Glenellen Road, #2
Finally, there's this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 21 Glenellen Road, #2 in West Roxbury. It's being listed for $1,350/month.
The building features garage parking, shared outdoor space, secured entry and on-site laundry. Apartment amenities include hardwood flooring, black appliances, granite countertops, an eat-in kitchen and extra storage space. Pets are not welcome here.
According to Walk Score, this location is somewhat walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(Here's the full listing.)
