Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 22, 2020
Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $2,500 get you?32 Cambridge 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 finding affordable apartments in Boston if you don't want to spend more than $2,500/month on rent.

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

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1377 Boylston St. (Kenmore)

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Listed at $2,407/month, this 428-square-foot studio apartment is located at 1377 Boylston St.

In the apartment, you can anticipate a dishwasher, hardwood flooring, air conditioning and central heating. Building amenities include garage parking and an elevator. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

125 Myrtle St. (Beacon Hill)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 125 Myrtle St. It's listed for $2,410/month.

The apartment offers hardwood flooring, central heating and high ceilings. This rental is cat-friendly. Expect a a $35 application fee, $75 cleaning fee and a broker's fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is fairly bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

32 Cambridge St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 546-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 32 Cambridge St. that's also going for $2,410/month.

Look for air conditioning and a dishwasher in the residence. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the full listing here.)

320 D St. (South Boston)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, located at 320 D St., here's a 576-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $2,420/month.

In the apartment, you'll see in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building boasts assigned parking. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)


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