
Curious just how far your dollar goes in Boston?
We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down housing in Boston if you don't want to spend more than $2,000/month on rent.
Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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37 Gardner St., #1 (Allston)
First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 37 Gardner St., #1. It's listed for $2,000/month.
The building features assigned parking, shared outdoor space and secured entry. In the unit, you can expect an open living room floor plan, hardwood flooring, air conditioning, white appliances and a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)
321 Summit Ave., #1 (Brighton)
Also listed at $2,000/month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 321 Summit Ave., #1.
Assigned parking, shared outdoor space and secured entry are listed as building amenities. The apartment boasts hardwood and tiled flooring, black appliances, a dishwasher and closet space. Both cats and dogs are welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has excellent transit.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
1 Charles St. (Beacon Hill)
Here's a 725-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 1 Charles St. that's going for $2,000/month.
The building has assigned parking, a swimming pool, a fitness center and an elevator. Apartment amenities include hardwood and tiled floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, high ceilings and a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(Check out the complete listing here.)









