Five Studio Apartments for $1,550 or Less per Month

With options in Somerville, Cambridge, and Beacon Hill.

Photo courtesy of Zumper

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 thousands to drop on a rental, anyway?

Below, peruse five studio apartments for rent in Boston for $1,550 or less.

1. 15 Cutter Street, Somerville
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,550 per month

This bright two-room studio is about a seven-minute walk from the Sullivan Square T stop. It has an eat-in kitchen and an ornamental fireplace.


2. Massachusetts Avenue, North Cambridge
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,500 per month

Yes, this studio is extremely tiny, but it’s also adorable. It boasts a skylight window, exposed brick in the form of a chimney, and shelving in the kitchen.


3. 13 Craigie Street, Somerville
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,450 per month

Minutes from Porter Square, this recently renovated abode has abundant closet space and shelving. There’s also coin-operated laundry in the basement.


4. 9 Grove Street #MD, Beacon Hill
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,495 per month

We’ll happily make a home out of a tiny garden-level studio if it means being able to live in Beacon Hill. This one even has a separate entrance off of the street.


5. 2001 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,500 per month

With access to both the C and D lines, this studio across from the Chestnut Hill Reservoir has an alcove for a bed and built-in storage.

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