According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Boston are hovering around $2,300. But how does the low-end pricing on a Boston rental look these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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2 Humboldt Ave.
Listed at $900/month, this one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, located at 2 Humboldt Ave. in Roxbury, is 60.9 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Boston, which is currently estimated at around $2,300/month.
Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, on-site management and shared outdoor space. In the unit, expect to find high ceilings, hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a dishwasher and black appliances. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
10 Harlow St., #2
This one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, situated at 10 Harlow St., #2 in Roxbury, is listed for $1,000/month for its 1,500 square feet of space.
Building amenities include shared outdoor space, secured entry and extra storage. In the unit, which comes furnished, expect to find air conditioning, hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. Animals are not welcome. The listing specifies a $1,000 broker's fee.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and has excellent transit.
(See the complete listing here.)
153 Ashmont St., #2B
Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 153 Ashmont St., #2B in South Dorchester, which is also going for $1,000/month.
When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking, shared outdoor space and secured entry. In the unit, which comes furnished, you'll find a balcony and deck, a dishwasher, white appliances, a separate dining room area and ceiling fans. Pets are not allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and has excellent transit.
(See the full listing here.)
101 Nonantum St., #A
This studio apartment, situated at 101 Nonantum St., #A in Brighton, is listed for $1,350/month.
Building amenities include secured entry and outdoor space. In the unit, anticipate central heating, many windows, high ceilings, white appliances and wooden cabinetry. Pet lovers are in luck: cats and dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is moderately walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has good transit options.
(See the listing here.)
1027 Commonwealth Ave., #18A
To round things out, there's this studio apartment at 1027 Commonwealth Ave., #18A in Allston. It's being listed for $1,400/month.
The building features outdoor space and secured entry. In the unit, expect both air conditioning and central heating, hardwood flooring, a balcony, white appliances and a separate dining room area. Feline companions are welcome; canines are not.
Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(Here's the full listing.)
