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Renting in Boston: What will $2,800 get you?

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Published on May 09, 2019
Renting in Boston: What will $2,800 get you? Shawmut Avenue. | 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 hunting down a place in Boston if you've got a budget of $2,800/month.

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

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156 Porter St., #310 (East Boston)

Listed at $2,800/month, this 1,025-square-foot one-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is located at 156 Porter St., #310.

In the unit, there are high ceilings, in-unit laundry and stainless steel appliances. Building amenities include a roof deck, on-site management and garage parking. Both cats and dogs are welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Shawmut Avenue (South End)

Located at Shawmut Avenue, here's a 770-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's also listed for $2,800/month.

In the unit, you can expect hardwood flooring, high ceilings and a balcony. The building offers on-site laundry, assigned parking and a fitness center. Good news for cat lovers: kitties are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

80 Fenwood Road (Mission Hill)

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 80 Fenwood Road that's going for $2,800/month.

The building boasts garage parking; in the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher, air conditioning and in-unit laundry. Cats and dogs are not welcome.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

379 Commonwealth Ave., #10 (Back Bay)

Finally, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 379 Commonwealth Ave., #10. It's listed for $2,800/month.

In the unit, you'll get hardwood flooring. Good news for cat lovers: kitties are permitted. Expect 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 quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)


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