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Renting in Boston: What will $1,800 get you?

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Published on June 04, 2019
Renting in Boston: What will $1,800 get you?1943 Dorchester Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Boston?

We've rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down a rental in Boston if you don't want to spend more than $1,800/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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8 Ransom Road (Brighton)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 8 Ransom Road, here's a 544-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,725/month.

The listing promises central heating, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the apartment. The building features on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1943 Dorchester Ave. (South Dorchester)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Also listed at $1,725/month, this 456-square-foot studio apartment is located at 1943 Dorchester Ave.

When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and a fitness center. The apartment also comes with a deck and in-unit laundry. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are allowed. Look out for a $200 pet fee, $50 application fee and a $300 deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

43 Tileston St. (North End)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 43 Tileston St. It's listed for $1,725/month.

Look for a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a dishwasher and an eat-in kitchen in the unit. Animals are not allowed.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

308 Newbury St. (Back Bay)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 300-square-foot studio apartment at 308 Newbury St. that's going for $1,725/month.

The building boasts additional storage space. The listing also promises central heating, hardwood flooring and high ceilings in the apartment. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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