Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does an affordable rent on a rental in West End look like these days — and what might you get for your money?
According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $3,050, compared to a $2,350 one-bedroom median for Boston as a whole.
A look at local listings in West End via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Boston neighborhood.
Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)
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2 Hawthorne Place
Listed at $2,000/month, this 636-square-foot studio condo, located at 2 Hawthorne Place, is 19.5% less than the $2,484/month median rent for a studio in West End.
The building features an elevator, a swimming pool, on-site laundry, outdoor space and concierge service. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted.
(See the complete listing here.)
72 Staniford St.
This studio apartment, situated at 72 Staniford St., is listed for $2,445/month for its 650 square feet.
In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building offers garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $500 pet deposit.
(See the complete listing here.)
8 Whittier Place
Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 8 Whittier Place, which, at 935 square feet, is going for $2,450/month.
The building features an elevator, garage parking, a swimming pool and on-site laundry. In the unit, anticipate both air conditioning and central heating. Cats and dogs are not permitted.
(See the full listing here.)
121 Portland St.
Then there's this 487-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 121 Portland St., listed at $2,500/month.
Expect to find hardwood flooring, a balcony, central air conditioning and stainless steel appliances in the unit. Cats and dogs are not allowed. The building offers a gym and an elevator. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.
(See the listing here.)
1 Nashua St.
Lastly, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 1 Nashua St., is listed for $2,925/month for its 638 square feet.
The apartment comes with hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry and garage parking.
(See the listing here.)
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