Five One-Bedroom Apartments for $1,550 or Less

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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 round, it’s places asking $1,550 or less per month—because who has $3,000 to drop on a rental, anyway?

Below, peruse five one-bedroom apartments for rent in Boston between $1,500 and $1,550 per month.

1. 1315 Commonwealth Avenue #403J, Allston
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,500 per month

This sunny unit is situated across from the B Line. It’s on the first floor of a professionally managed building, and has gleaming hardwoods and plenty of windows.

2. 64 Brighton Avenue #410JH, Allston
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,550 per month

This fourth-floor apartment in Allston Village comes with an updated counters in the kitchen. The building has an elevator and a live-in superintendent.

3. 199 Strathmore Road, Brighton
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,550 per month

Cats and dogs are permitted in this spacious apartment in Brighton. It’s complete with a rear porch and a good-sized closet for storage.

4. 1234 Commonwealth Avenue #11, Allston
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,500 per month

This clean and modern unit along the B line boasts a bedroom with a generous closet, plus an in-building elevator and laundry access on the ground floor. There are parking spaces for rent for $150 per month, to boot.

5. Temple Street #1R, Somerville
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,500 per month

Tall ceilings and shiny hardwoods make this apartment in Somerville an attractive spot. There’s a large living and dining area plus double closets in the bedroom.

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