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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 $1,500 a month in Boston.
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Allston
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Unit 1 at 10 Appian Way in lower Allston runs to 550 square feet, and has one bedroom and one bathroom. All utilities are included in the rent except cable TV and internet.
Dorchester
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The 750-square-foot Unit 3 at 14 Jerome Street in Dot’s Jones Hill area includes one bedroom and one bathroom, and just got a fresh coat of paint.
Brighton
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Unit B2 at 65 Colborne Road in Brighton’s Aberdeen area is a 470-square-foot studio. The rent covers an off-street parking spot and access to a pool.
Dorchester
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Back in Dot—this time in Uphams Corner. Unit 3 at 62 Alexander Street here runs to 600 square feet, and has one bedroom and one bathroom. There’s a fresh paint job too.
Dorchester
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Unit B at 98 Topliff Street where Fields Corner meets Meeting House Hill has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The 700-square-foot garden-level apartment was recently renovated.
Poll
Which one would you rent?
This poll is closed
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8%
Unit 1 at 10 Appian in Allston
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32%
Unit 3 at 14 Jerome in Dorchester
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10%
Unit B2 at 65 Colborne in Brighton
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8%
Unit 3 at 62 Alexander in Dorchester
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41%
Unit B at 98 Topliff in Dorchester
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