Five Two-Bedroom Apartments for Less Than $1,700 per Month

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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 $3,000 to drop on a rental, anyway?

Below, peruse five two-bedroom apartments for rent in Boston for less than $1,700 per month.

1. 60 Prince Street #9, North End
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,675 per month

Available for the coveted September 1 move-in date, this extremely tiny North End pad is a relatively good deal for the neighborhood. It offers hardwood floors and an eat-in kitchen.

2. 14 Orlando Street #3, Mattapan
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,685 per month

This spacious two-bedroom is located next to a park with a track and tennis courts. The sizable kitchen has enough room for a dining room table.

3. Washington Street #8, Medford
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,650 per month

This two-bedroom unit near Medford Center is on the top floor of a mansard Victorian. There’s onsite parking plus coin-operated laundry on the first floor.

4. 128 Devon Street #1, Dorchester
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,500 per month

Located on the first floor of an owner-occupied building, this roomy apartment near Grove Hall boasts an abundance of windows. It’s also cat friendly.

5. 29 Essex Street, Malden
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,600 per month

This freshly painted apartment features new windows. It’s on the first floor of a three-unit 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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