Five Three-Bedroom Apartments for $2,500 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 $2,500 or less per month—because who has thousands to drop on a rental, anyway?

Below, peruse five three-bedroom apartments for rent in Boston for $2,500 or less per month.

1. 15 Fossdale Road #1, Dorchester
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Rent: $2,400 per month

This pristine Ashmont abode comes with bells and whistles like in-unit laundry, a walk-in pantry, and a sunroom. A sky-blue dining room boasts built-in shelves and drawers, plus a glittering silver light fixture with matching sconces. The muted lime green walls in the kitchen accentuate new black granite counters, and the beadboard-bedecked bathroom features a pedestal sink. Available December 1st, the third bedroom is currently in use as a playroom, but could easily be converted into a workspace or bedroom.

2. Partridge Avenue #3BR-1, Somerville
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Rent: $2,400 per month

This kitchen is decked out with everything you’d need, whether that’s for a microwave meal or full feast. There are plenty of white Shaker-style cabinets, as well as generous counter space, a large fridge with French doors, a dishwasher, and a built-in microwave. The apartment’s remaining 1,200 sqaure feet are covered in hardwood and natural light, save for the bathroom, which sports a half wall of pink-and-green tiling to match the green tub. Just off Magoun Square, this unit is a mile from Porter and close to several bus lines.

3. 144 Washington Street #1, Brighton
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.5
Rent: $2,500 per month

Parking is a rare commodity in the city, but this Washington Street steal comes with two parking spots. In addition to a front and back porch, the interior does not skimp on space, either. A large eat-in kitchen, good-sized bedrooms, and one and a half bathrooms ensure plenty of room to stretch out. The spacious living room features a built-in cabinet with glass doors, making for a chic space to show off your dishes, books, or wine collection. A block from the Green Line and steps from the bus stop, this place is a commuter’s dream.

4. 34 Harmon Street, Mattapan
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Rent: $2,300 per month

Just a few miles from the scenics hikes of Blue Hills Reservation sits this newly renovated three-bedroom. The kitchen, though relatively petite, offers ample cabinet storage and a stainless dishwasher, fridge, microwave, and oven. The culinary alcove opens up into a vast room with sophisticated gray walls and plenty of windows, making it easy for tenants to customize the space. Off-street parking and a large backyard are included in rent for this Southern Mattapan spot.

5. 35 Rose Street #2, Somerville
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Rent: $2,500 per month

If Boston is the rose, apartment hunting is its thorn. But this charming Ward Two jewel can assuage the stress. Situated on the second floor of a two-family home, this sunny unit comes with a small three season porch, ideal for looking out on a rainy day, or transforming into a greenhouse for the green-thumbed among us. Hardwood flooring extends through two bedrooms and new carpeting covers the third. A pair of parks are a short walk from the apartment, as are several bus lines.

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