1163-1191 Boylston St

There is almost no place in Boston where you can rent cheap. Having that said, you don't always get what you pay for. This apartment building is one of those instances.

The apartments are all priced between $1,300-$1,600 a month for STUDIO Apartments. Not only are they small, they haven't been updated in decades. The electric is outdated and the plugs don't have 3 prong holes, only 2, so you need an adapter.

Now, there is a park across the street and Fenway Park is right next door, but when... the apartment building hasn't been renovated since 1850, you find it difficult to justify paying over $1400 a month to live in an old shoe box. Read More

This building is located right off of Fenway Park (Landsdowne is right behind it) and less than a ten minute walk to either the Kenmore or Hynes Convention Center stops on the green line. While it is right by Fenway Park, the crowds are not that loud/bothersome. The building isn't quite restored, some of the exterior/interior halls could use some work. The management company did just install new washer/dryers in the basement, so the laundry facility is updated (serves as the laundry for this and... one other building). Many of the tenants appear to be students at either Berkeley or Boston Conservatory, so the average age is early twenties (which comes with its own set of quirks). The location is great, right near the heart of the city and a number of museums, restaurants, bars, etc.. The price is a bit high, but for Boston and the location, it makes up for it. Read More