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Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $1,800 get you?

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Published on April 27, 2020
Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $1,800 get you?461 Massachusetts Ave. | 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 finding affordable apartments in Boston if you're on a budget of up to $1,800/month.

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

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1185 Commonwealth Ave. (Allston)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

First, listed at $1,710/month, this studio apartment is located at 1185 Commonwealth Ave.

The unit offers hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and granite countertops. The building boasts on-site laundry. Animals are not welcome.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

461 Massachusetts Ave. (South End)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment over at 461 Massachusetts Ave. It's also listed for $1,710/month for its 222 square feet.

Look for hardwood flooring and both central air conditioning and central heating in the apartment. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

7R Scottfield Road

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, located at 7R Scottfield Road, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,725/month.

You can expect to find a renovated kitchen and hardwood flooring in the apartment. The building features on-site laundry. The rental is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)


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