Peep These Two-Bedroom Apartments for Less than $1,700

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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 less than $1,700 per month—because who has $4,000 to drop on a rental, anyway?

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

1. 51 Msgr. Patrick Lydon Way, Dorchester
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,650 per month

This renovated apartment in Dorchester has a generously sized seat-in kitchen, large bedrooms, and hardwood floors throughout. Best of all? There are two porches—one in the front and one in the rear.

2. Broadway & Dartmouth Streets, Somerville
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,650 per month

This top-floor unit has a kitchen that overlooks a sunny living room, plus a bathroom with a clawfoot tub. It’s situated near Magoun Square in Somerville, and isn’t too far from Assembly Row.

3. 265 Border Street #2, East Boston
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,650 per month

Nestled in East Boston’s Central Square neighborhood, this recently updated apartment is steps from the waterfront. It has new finishes and hardwood floors.

4. Stearns Avenue, Medford
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,700 per month

This well-appointed unit near Tufts University sizes up to 900 square feet. It has a formal dining room, a sunroom, and an enclosed back porch.

5. Tremont Street #2, Malden
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Rent: $1,700 per month

This bright two-bedroom is a short walk to the Malden Center T station. It has a fireplace, hardwood floors, and white cabinets in the kitchen.