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Renting in Boston: What will $2,600 get you?

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Published on June 17, 2019
Renting in Boston: What will $2,600 get you?65 Brainerd Road. | 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 scoring housing in Boston if you don't want to spend more than $2,600/month on rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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87 Haynes St. (East Boston)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 87 Haynes St. It's listed for $2,510/month.

The building features a fitness center, additional storage space and a swimming pool. You can also expect to see a balcony, hardwood flooring and large windows in the unit. Pets are not welcome.

According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

72 Staniford St. (West End)

Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 650-square-foot studio apartment that's located at 72 Staniford St. It's listed for $2,515/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a fitness center, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. The unit also has hardwood flooring. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. Expect a $500 pet fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

65 Brainerd Road (Allston)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 65 Brainerd Road, here's a 539-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $2,518/month.

You can expect to find a balcony, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry in the unit. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

40 Boylston St. (Chinatown)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 40 Boylston St. that's going for $2,525/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. You can also expect to see air conditioning, a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances in the unit. Pets are not allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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