Whether you're looking for a new apartment or not, sometimes it can be fun to gape at a deluxe listing to see what life could be like if money were no object. So what exactly does the high-end of Boston's rental market currently look like — and just how fancy do these units get, given these astronomical prices?
We scanned local listings in Boston via rental website Zumper to determine the city's most lavish listings.
Here are the city's select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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20 Rowes Wharf, #APT 610 (Downtown)
First off, behold this single-family home over at 20 Rowes Wharf, #APT 610 in Downtown. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it's 1,629 square feet in size. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Boston is approximately $2,600/month, this living space is currently listed at a jaw-dropping $18,000/month. Why so costly?
In the single-family home, you can anticipate hardwood floors, granite countertops and a balcony. The building offers garage parking and secured entry.
Cats and dogs aren't permitted in this expansive home.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
2 Commonwealth Ave., #14c (Back Bay)
Next, check out this single-family home located at 2 Commonwealth Ave., #14c in Back Bay. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it encompasses 1,685 square feet. This home is currently listed at an inconceivable $13,000/month.
In the apartment, you can expect in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling windows. The building boasts a doorkeeper.
Living in this top-of-the-line home is a human-only thing: cats and dogs aren't permitted.
Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
343 Commonwealth Ave., #10 (Fenway)
Lastly, there's this apartment situated at 343 Commonwealth Ave., #10 in Fenway. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it's a voluminous 2,500 square feet in size. This living space is currently going for an unbelievable $12,995/month. Why so high-priced?
In the unit, you can expect hardwood floors, in-unit laundry and a fireplace. The building boasts a roof deck, additional storage space and assigned parking.
Pets are not welcome in this high-end rental.
According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
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