Five Apartments for Rent Meant for Bookworms

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Apartment hunting in Boston is overwhelming for a whole slew of reasons—heavy competition, pricing, and spiraling out of control on Craigslist are just a few of them. So, for your convenience, we’re highlighting a few Zumper listings with one unique characteristic. This time it’s built-in bookshelves: an apartment attribute that beckons Boston’s bookworms.

Below, peruse five apartments for rent in the city with plenty of shelving.

1. 400 Stuart St #15B, Back Bay
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Rent: $6,950 per month

This residence for rent in the Clarendon offers floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the city. They’ll also provide ample light for daytime reading next to those sturdy shelves.

2. 500 Atlantic Avenue #14Q, the Waterfront
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $2,850 per month

Custom built-in shelving isn’t the only perk of this swanky pad. There’s also a remote-controlled bed system and entertainment center.

3. 221 Webster Street #1, East Boston
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $2,100 per month

The listing for this Jeffries Point apartment boasts a sunny living area. Its double doors open to a spacious bedroom with double closets and a built-in bookshelf.

4. 26 Irving Street #A1, Beacon Hill
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $2,200 per month

The only thing better than the shiny bathroom in this Beacon Hill apartment is the wealth of open shelves in the kitchen. Store books and trinkets there, then head out to the patio for a few chapters.

5. 1340 Commonwealth Avenue #20AD1, Allston
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $2,200 per month

The shelving in this Allston apartment is plentiful and large, meaning both big books and small can squeeze into them. There are also bottom cabinets for other accessories—some candles, perhaps?