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Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $2,800 get you?

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Published on September 19, 2019
Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $2,800 get you?5 Trenton St. | 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 locating affordable apartments in Boston if you don't want to spend more than $2,800/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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111 Kilsyth Road (Brighton)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,705/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 111 Kilsyth Road.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring, central heating and a dishwasher. The building boasts assigned parking, on-site laundry and on-site management. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is quite walkable, is bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

50 Hood Park Drive

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 50 Hood Park Drive. It's also listed for $2,705/month for its 590 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and secured entry. In the apartment, which comes furnished, the listing promises carpeted floors and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

30 Caldwell St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 30 Caldwell St. that's going for $2,714/month.

The apartment features in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

221 Massachusetts Ave. (Fenway)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 550-square-foot studio apartment that's located at 221 Massachusetts Ave. It's listed for $2,715/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. The apartment also has a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5 Trenton St. (East Boston)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 5 Trenton St. It's listed for $2,725/month for its 950 square feet.

In the apartment, you'll find in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking. Pets are not allowed. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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