Five Two-Bedroom Apartments for $1,800 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 $1,800 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 $1,800 or less.

1. 17 Armstrong Street #1, Jamaica Plain
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,800 per month

This spacious two-bedroom near Jackson Square comes with a sizable living room, a modern bathroom, and an eat-in kitchen. There’s also plentiful on-street parking.

2. 4 Heath Street Unit A, Somerville
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,800 per month

This adorable little spot in Somerville’s Ten Hills neighborhood is a few minutes from Assembly Row. The sunny unit boasts hardwood floors and plenty of windows.

3. 38 Madison Avenue, Cambridge
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,750 per month

Within walking distance to Alewife Station, this sizable apartment in Cambridge offers in-unit laundry, a built-in china cabinet, and a clawfoot tub. Outside, there’s a porch and a small, grassy backyard.

4. 50 Radnor Road Unit JH, Brighton
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Rent: $1,750 per month

Fret no more over the morning shower schedule—this tw0-bedroom in Brighton has not one but two full bathrooms. There’s also laundry, a dishwasher, and a porch.

5. 1711 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,800 per month

This airy unit on Comm. Ave. has huge closets in each of its bedrooms. There’s a cute living and dining area, as well as a dishwasher in the kitchen.

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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