Five One-Bedroom Apartments for $1,700 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 $1,700 or less per month—because who has thousands to drop on a rental, anyway?

Below, peruse five one-bedroom apartments for rent in Boston for $1,700 or less.

1. 67 Lubec Street #2F, East Boston
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,700 per month

This sunny unit is situated midway between Maverick and Airport Stations in East Boston. The spacious kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, and marbled countertops.

2. 1623 Commonwealth Avenue #5, Brighton
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,650 per month

We’d go as far as to say this might the most unique apartment for rent in Brighton. The updated abode has a bookshelf that swings open to reveal a secret room, complete with a washer, dryer, and storage space.

3. Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,650 per month

The galley kitchen in this Brighton one-bedroom isn’t enormous, but luckily there’s enough space in the living room for a dining table. Several large windows bathe the place in light, too.

4. 119 Brainerd Rd #4, Allston
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,670 per month

Just around the corner from the Green Line, this perfectly pleasant apartment in Allston comes with a good amount of cabinet space in the kitchen.

5. 215 Harvard Avenue, Allston
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,700 per month

This bright and airy unit is rented with heat and hot water included. It’s also cat-friendly.

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