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

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Published on January 13, 2020
Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $2,800 get you?505 Congress St. | Photo: 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 scoring affordable apartments in Boston if you're on a budget of up to $2,800/month.

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

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Rutherford Avenue

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,705/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at Rutherford Avenue.

In the apartment, you can expect a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a gym. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

221 Massachusetts Ave. (Fenway)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 550-square-foot studio apartment at 221 Massachusetts Ave. that's going for $2,715/month.

In the unit, expect to see a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1132 Commonwealth Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 1132 Commonwealth Ave., here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,720/month.

Expect to find an eat-in kitchen and a dishwasher in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and assigned parking. Pets are not allowed.

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

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

505 Congress St. (South Boston)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,723/month, this 587-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 505 Congress St.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. You can also expect to see a dishwasher, in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is moderately walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)


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