Five Two-Bedroom Apartments for $2,000 or Less 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 $2,000 or less per month—because who has thousands to drop on a rental, anyway?

Below, peruse five two-bedroom apartments for rent in Boston for $2,000 or less per month.

1. 104 Williams Street #3, Jamaica Plain
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $2,000 per month

This cheery third-floor apartment between the Green Street and Forest Hills stops on the Orange Line boasts in-unit laundry, an eat-in kitchen with a dishwasher, and a balcony overlooking a garden below. There’s also a small office in addition to its two bedrooms.

2. 546 Cambridge Street, Allston
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Rent: $2,000 per month

Not far from Brighton Avenue, this two-bedroom in Allston has not one but two bathrooms. A strip of green tiling brings some welcome color into the kitchen.

3. 36 Weld Hill Street #1, Jamaica Plain
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $2,000 per month

This charming spot near Forest Hills has multiple sets of period pocket doors, allowing rooms to be closed off to create extra bedrooms or offices. The place is cat-friendly, too.

4. 67 Easton Street #1, Allston
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,900 per month

This apartment boasts a spacious formal dining room, a dishwasher in the kitchen, and a living room with bay windows. It also has hardwood floors throughout.

5. 159 Marion Street #3, East Boston
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,995 per month

The kitchen in this Eastie apartment comes with all the bells and whistles: stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, plenty of cabinets, a dishwasher, and a garbage disposal. Plus, each bedroom has a reasonably large closet.

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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