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Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $3,800 get you?

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Published on March 26, 2020
Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $3,800 get you?Garrison Street | 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 don't want to spend more than $3,800/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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32 Cambridge St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $3,706/month, this 944-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit is located at 32 Cambridge St.

In the unit, you can anticipate in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Building amenities include a gym and a roof deck. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Garrison Street (Back Bay)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at Garrison Street. It's listed for $3,708/month.

Anticipate a balcony, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the furnished unit. The building features garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

411 D St. (South Boston)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 1,159-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 411 D St. that's going for $3,710/month.

The apartment features a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the full listing here.)

28 Exeter St. (Back Bay)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 585-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 28 Exeter St. It's listed for $3,725/month.

The unit offers hardwood flooring and granite countertops. Building amenities include a swimming pool and a gym. Pets are welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

180R Brookline Ave. (Kenmore)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, listed at $3,729/month, this 1,000-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 180R Brookline Ave.

You can expect a walk-in closet and in-unit laundry in the unit. Building amenities include a gym and garage parking. This rental is cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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