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

With no-frills options in 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. 98 Chester Street, Allston
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,500 per month

This shining studio off of Brighton Ave. offers hardwood floors and a nook for a desk. Heat and hot water are included in rent, and there’s parking available, too.


2. 92 Gordon Street, Brighton
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,365 per month

This cat-friendly apartment is steps to the Green Line. There’s enough room in the kitchen for a dining area, plus the building has laundry facilities.


3. 1267 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,500 per month

This adorable spot is close to both Harvard Ave. and Brighton Ave. It’s flooded with sunlight and has a relatively modern kitchen with a dishwasher.


4. 34 Sidlaw Road, Brighton
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,395 per month

This studio near Cleveland Circle has a good amount of cabinets in the kitchen. There’s space for a dining table in there, too.


5. 1282 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston
Bedrooms: Studio
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,500 per month

This roomy space has both a separate kitchen and living area. For all your late-night snack needs, a CVS is attached to the building.

 

Note: Although Zumper’s apartment inventory is updated in real time, these listings are not guaranteed to be available. Check in with a listing’s leasing office to confirm availability and to schedule tours.

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