Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a regular column that explores what one can rent or buy for a set dollar amount (or thereabouts) in the Boston area. Is one woman’s studio another woman’s townhouse? Let’s find out! Next up is $1,850 a month in Boston.
Dorchester
In Dot’s Meeting House Hill area, Unit 1 at 54 Percival Street runs to 995 square feet, and includes two bedrooms and one bathroom. There’s a dishwasher in the apartment and laundry in the building.
Brighton
The 477-square-foot Unit 6 at 1840 Commonwealth Avenue near Boston College is for rent for $1,850 with a flexible starting date. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom includes three closets and remote-control lighting.
Beacon Hill
Unit 5 at 50 Phillips Street is a 400-square-foot studio a stone’s throw from the Massachusetts State House. Laundry is being installed in its building.
Allston
Another condo for rent, Unit 1 at 90 Brainerd Road runs to 563 square feet and comes with one bedroom as well as one bathroom. There is laundry in the building.
South Boston
Unit 1 at 131 M Street includes one bedroom and one bathroom over its 600 square feet. There’s laundry in the building, and tenants would have access to a patio.
Poll
Which one would you rent?
This poll is closed.
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37%
Unit 1 at 54 Percival in Dorchester
(55 votes) -
17%
Unit 6 at 1840 Commonwealth in Brighton
(25 votes) -
21%
Unit 5 at 50 Phillips in Beacon Hill
(31 votes) -
2%
Unit 1 at 90 Brainerd in Allston
(3 votes) -
22%
Unit 1 at 131 M Street in Southie
(33 votes)