Five Studio Apartments for Less Than $1,500 per Month

Including cozy units in Jamaica Plain, Allston, and Brighton.

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 $1,500 or less per month—because who has thousands to drop on a rental, anyway?

Below, peruse five studio apartments for rent in Boston for $1,500 or less.

1. 111 Carolina Avenue #3, Jamaica Plain
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,350 per month

This charming studio is situated inside an antique Victorian home in Jamaica Plain. There’s laundry in the basement, and the place isn’t too far from the Green Street stop on the Orange Line.


2. 2 Ayr Road #42, Brighton
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,475 per month

Located in between the B, C, and D lines, this sunny studio has a bow front window and a retro pink bathroom. There’s also plenty of built-in shelving in the galley kitchen.


3. 1204 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,495 per month

Within walking distance to Star Market and Super 88, this Allston abode is bright, airy, and surprisingly spacious. There’s laundry in the basement of the building, too.


4. 83 Brainerd Road, Allston
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,495 per month

This newly renovated pad in Allston has shining hardwood floors and lots of sunlight. There’s an updated kitchen, plus in-building laundry.


5. 2018 Commonwealth Avenue #7, Brighton
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,400 per month

Walk-in closets and recently refinished floors are two perks of this good-sized studio in Brighton. It’s not far from the nature-filled paths of Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

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