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Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $2,600 get you?

Apartments for rent in Boston: What will $2,600 get you?148 N. Beacon St. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on June 18, 2020

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 locating affordable apartments in Boston if you're on a budget of up to $2,600/month.

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

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849 Beacon St. (Kenmore)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 849 Beacon St. It's listed for $2,504/month.

In the apartment, you can expect central heating, a fireplace, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Animals are not welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

148 N. Beacon St. (Brighton)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment at 148 N. Beacon St. that's going for $2,520/month.

In the apartment, expect to see a balcony, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. The building has a swimming pool. The rental is dog-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

31 Park Drive (Kenmore)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 31 Park Drive, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,520/month.

You can expect to find hardwood flooring in the unit. The building boasts on-site laundry and secured entry. Animals are not welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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.

(See the complete listing here.)

Beacon Street and Corey Road

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,525/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at Beacon Street and Corey Road.

Building amenities include assigned parking and on-site laundry. The apartment includes hardwood flooring, high ceilings, a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. Pets are not permitted. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

1175 Boylston St. (Kenmore)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1175 Boylston St. that's also going for $2,525/month.

The building has on-site laundry and an elevator. The listing also promises hardwood flooring, high ceilings and central heating in the apartment. The property is cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)


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