Five One-Bedroom Apartments for $1,650 or Less per Month

With options in Roxbury and Somerville.

Photos via Zillow

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 and Zillow listings with one unique characteristic. This round, it’s places asking $1,650 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 $1,650 or less.

1. 10 Millmon Street, Roxbury
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,475 per month

This newly renovated unit in a Roxbury brownstone is almost too good to be true. It boasts a brand new kitchen and bathroom, a private deck off of the bedroom, and two double closets with lofted storage. The custom light fixtures are just the icing on the cake.


2. Minnesota Avenue #3, Somerville
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,600 per month

This apartment boasts proximity to both Assembly Row and Sullivan Square, and offers air conditioning and a porch. It’d be a bargain for a couple to split.


3. 8 Commonwealth Avenue #13, Brighton
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,650 per month

The kitchen in this Brighton abode comes equipped with a dishwasher and a garbage disposal. The place offers air conditioning, in-building laundry, and hardwood floors throughout.


4. Highland Avenue, Somerville
Bedrooms: 1.5
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,650 per month

This adorable apartment on Spring Hill in Somerville is technically one and a half bedrooms. There’s a spacious eat-in kitchen plus plenty of street parking out front.


5. 2062 Dorchester Avenue #1 , Dorchester
Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,650 per month

This first-floor unit in an owner-occupied home is within walking distance to Ashmont Station. There are laundry facilities included in the rent.

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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