Renting

What you can currently rent for $5,000 per month all over Greater Boston

38 Shaw Rd. in Brookline is listed for $5,150 per month. via MLS

November 2, 2016

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We all know that renting in Boston can be a pricy endeavor — even $5,000 per month may only get you a not-so-large apartment. But in other areas outside the city, you can find yourself with a good-sized home for that same price point. Here are five rental units that you can nab for around $5,000 per month, ordered from highest price per square foot to lowest.

1 Franklin St., Downtown Crossing, Boston
$4,750 per month
One bedroom
878 square feet
$5.41 per square foot

Though a steep price for a one-bedroom unit, this apartment is located in the coveted Millennium Tower in Downtown Crossing. It boasts plenty of skyline views, along with an open-concept kitchen, 11-foot ceilings, and all the amenities that come with the building — an exclusive club lounge, a doorman, a concierge, a fitness center, and more.

189 I St. #2, South Boston, Boston
$4,700 per month
Three bedrooms
1,400 square feet
$3.36 per square foot

This new construction apartment, which takes up two floors, features high-end finishes throughout. The upper level contains the kitchen, which has an island/bar and stainless steel appliances, as well as a dining room with a deck off of it. There is also a roof deck with 360 views.

6 Hamlet St. #2, Somerville
$5,000 per month
Five bedrooms
2,020 square feet
$2.48 per square foot

This Somerville apartment has a whole lot of square footage, five bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen, and a good-sized living room. The unit also just recently received a fresh coat of paint.

38 Shaw Rd., Brookline
$5,150 per month
Three bedrooms
2,250 square feet
$2.29 per square foot

Located in Brookline’s Chestnut Hill area, this single-family home on a tree-lined street was renovated in 2016. Features include two fireplaces, skylights, an open living room layout, hardwood floors, and a patio off the kitchen.

6 Sheffield Rd., Winchester
$5,000 per month
Five bedrooms
3,900 square feet
$1.28 per square foot

This 20th century Colonial home has historic charm — think formal rooms and wainscoting — along with modern updates, such as a brand-new kitchen, roof, and windows. It’s also just a short walk to the town center.