Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on February 11, 2019
What does $2,500 rent you in Boston, today? 65 Burbank St. | Photos: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Boston?

We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring an apartment in Boston if you're on a budget of $2,500/month.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1082 Commonwealth Ave., #209 (Allston)

Listed at $2,500/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1082 Commonwealth Ave., #209.

In the unit, you can anticipate a mix of hardwood and carpeted floors, stainless steel appliances and a deck. Building amenities include a swimming pool. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

65 Burbank St., #15ZA (Fenway)

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 65 Burbank St., #15ZA, that's also going for $2,500/month.

In the unit, you'll get central heating, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, granite countertops and a walk-in closet. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry, an elevator and on-site management. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(See the full listing here.)

12 Stoneholm St. (Fenway)

Located at 12 Stoneholm St., here's a 400-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's listed for $2,500/month.

In the unit, you can anticipate air conditioning, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and in-unit laundry. The building boasts a swimming pool, assigned parking and an elevator. Good news for cat lovers: kitties are permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

East Berkeley Street and Shawmut Avenue (South End)

Listed at $2,500/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at East Berkeley Street and Shawmut Avenue.

In the unit, you can expect both air conditioning and central heating, granite countertops and a walk-in closet. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry, garage parking, an elevator and on-site management. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

59 Bynner St., #6 (Jamaica Plain)

Here's a 785-square-foot studio apartment at 59 Bynner St., #6, that's going for $2,500/month.

The building features on-site laundry. In the apartment, there is both air conditioning and central heating, hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

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