Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on August 23, 2019
Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $2,000 get you?40 Parker Hill Ave. | Photos: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Boston?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding apartment rentals in Boston if you've got up to $2,000/month earmarked for your rent.

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

Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.


40 Parker Hill Ave. (Mission Hill)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,925/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 40 Parker Hill Ave.

The unit offers central heating, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. The building has on-site laundry. The property is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

533 Newbury St. (Kenmore)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment located at 533 Newbury St. It's also listed for $1,925/month for its 450 square feet.

The building features on-site laundry. In the unit, the listing promises central heating, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. This property is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

130 Msgr. Patrick J. Lydon Way (South Dorchester)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 1,400-square-foot three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 130 Msgr. Patrick J. Lydon Way. It's listed for $1,925/month.

The building offers assigned parking. In the apartment, the listing promises stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Gallivan Boulevard (South Dorchester)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Gallivan Boulevard that's going for $1,930/month.

Building amenities include assigned parking and on-site laundry. The listing also promises a mix of hardwood floors and a dishwasher in the unit. Animals are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Boston.


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.

Boston-Real Estate & Development