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New listing: Spacious Two-Bed in Neponset

68 Westglow Street, Dorchester MA

Details: 2 beds, 1 bath, 1100 sf, $1,200/month

Status: Available; new to the market

Summary: Very spacious two-bed with a full, eat-in kitchen, in-unit laundry, and backyard access. Great Neponset location, priced well, won’t last long.

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Availability Update: Rentals

Below are some of Patriot’s newest private listings for rent. Call us today (617 436-6000) to schedule a showing or click here to tell us what you’re looking for!

147 L Street, South Boston

Details: 3 beds, 1 bath, 1000 sf, $2,500/month

Status: Available; applications received

Summary: Awesome Southie three-bed that recently came back on the market after renters fell through. Applications are down but it’s not gone until a lease is signed.

667 East 7th Street, South Boston

Details: 2 beds, 2 baths, 1 fireplace, 1040 sf, $2,800/month

Status: Available

Summary: Condo-quality finishes in ideal, east-side location. Owners also considering selling it, but would welcome renters if the right one came along.

24 Chelmsford Street, Dorchester

Details: 3 beds, 1 bath, 2 floors, 1600 sf, $1,800/month

Status: Available

Summary: Philadelphia-style, two-floor three-bed on residential street near the Ashmont T station.

9 Wichita Terrace, Lower Mills

Details: 3 beds, 1 bath, 900 sf, $1,600/month

Status: Available 10/15

Summary: Top-floor three-bed in Lower Mills, around the corner from a Shaw’s and a five-minute walk to the Milton Red Line station.

Patriot Deal of the Week

More from Southie: Stunning Two-Floor Three-Bed with a Common Roof Deck and a Private Backyard ($3,200/month)

We’re getting down to the nitty-gritty, as far as 9/1 rentals in Southie go. Just two weeks left and if you’re still without a place,  you might be in panic mode.

Don’t worry, there are still options. And in this case, there’s still a great option. An unbelievable option, even. It’s not a steal exactly – $3,200/month isn’t chump change.

But it’s an incredible opportunity to get into one of the most impressive rentals on the east side.

The Apartment

Forget the extra features for a second. Actually, nevermind, let’s address those first.

Everyone seems to have one friend whose unofficial nickname is “My friend who has a sweet roof deck…”. Well, now you can be that friend! One of this unit’s coolest features is also one of the rarest in South Boston – a huge roof deck with 360-degree views. It’s common to the building, but you only share it with one other neighbor.

If that weren’t enough, this level also has private access to a backyard. It’s perfect for grilling, lounging, or administering important doggie business.

Even the apartment itself is a head-turner. It was built to be a high-end condo four years ago, meaning no expense was spared:

There are two floors of living space (totaling 1,600 square feet), three bedrooms, and two full baths; stainless-steel appliances and granite counters in the kitchen, an exposed brick wall that extends into the dining area, and in-unit laundry in the lower level; not to mention, more fun stuff: a gas fireplace, a back deck, a steam shower, and a wet bar.

The Price

$3,200/month

The Up-Front Costs

First, last, half-month’s security, and a full-month’s broker fee. Ain’t no kidding around for a place like this.

The Location

The perks of living in South Boston are well-documented (even by us!). It’s a built-up city neighborhood where those who work downtown can avoid the downtown cost of living. It’s T-accessible on the west side and bus-accessible on the east side. And, despite its reputation as a parking nightmare, it’s actually more car-friendly than most Boston neighborhoods.

The perks of living on the east side of Southie have been even better-documented (also by us!). Take, for example, this apartment, which is on E Fifth and N.

It’s a half-block from a bus stop for the 7 (Financial District), the 9 (Copley), and the 10 (BU Medical Center, South Bay Shopping Center). It’s less than a 10-minute walk to the heart of East Broadway – Stop & Shop, Rite Aid, Boston Beer Garden, banks, cafes, etc. Plus – and here’s what really makes Southie’s east side stand out – it’s only three blocks from what The Boston Globe called “quite possibly the hottest beach for young people north of the Cape Cod Canal.”

Walkscore: 74 out of 100 – “Very Walkable”

The Next Step

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Patriot Deal of the Week

Yes, You Can Still Get a Three-Bed in Southie: Condo-Quality Finishes, East-Side Location, $2,700/month

Been looking to rent in Southie lately? If so, then we’re sure this Globe article didn’t surprise you.

Vacancies are way down. Prices are way up. An apartment that’s here in the morning is gone by the afternoon. Landlords are salivating while renters are scrambling. Frustrating, we’re sure.

But if you’re in the market for a 9/1 three-bed, Patriot’s got one for you. It’s a beautifully updated, desirably located condo whose owners care for it as if they still live there.

And, above all else, it’s actually available. Well, at least until this afternoon.

The Apartment

Again, it’s not an apartment in the typical sense. From the wide-plank hardwood flooring in the hallway, the full-size laundry set in the storage closet, the brick back-splash in the kitchen, and the central air system, you can tell that this was always intended to be an owner-occupied home.

The first two bedrooms are similar in size (a full-size bed set with additional furniture fits comfortably) and closet space, while the third is slightly bigger and is set off the kitchen.

An updated vanity and bright, red-orange paint give life to the bathroom, which is larger and wider than what you’ll typically find in Southie. The hallway storage closet has enough space for coats, winter clothes, and cleaning supplies, but serves primarily as the laundry room. It houses a side-by-side washer/dryer with plenty of shelving for all of your laundry accessories.

One of the unit’s most charming features is the exposed brick that acts as a backsplash in the kitchen and an accent wall in the dining area. Its color and character beautifully complement this room’s high-end finishes, like the light granite counters, the stainless steel appliances, and the remote-operated ceiling fan.

The deck, which lies off the kitchen and through a sliding glass door, is well privatized by greenery that grows around lattice woodwork.

The Price

$2,700/month

The Up-Front Costs

First, last (or security, depending on which you prefer), and a full-month’s broker fee.

The Location

So why is South Boston so popular among renters? First, it’s in the city without really being in the city, which means the rents aren’t nearly as high as what you’d pay downtown. Second, it has a true neighborhood feel to it: it’s easily walkable, there are great local spots like Sidewalk Cafe and Joseph’s Bakery & Deli, and if you know anyone else who lives there, you’ll surely run into them sooner or later. Finally, it’s right on the water and residents take full advantage, whether they’re laying out on M Street Beach, jogging along the boardwalk, or grabbing a bite at Sully’s on Castle Island.

This unit is right on L Street. It’s four blocks from both the water and East Broadway, where there’s a Stop & Shop, a Rite Aid, and popular bars like Boston Beer Garden and The Playwright.

A Red Line stop is a little far to walk (1.4 miles), but MBTA buses run regularly and go directly to downtown spots like the Financial District and Copley.

Walkscore: 83 out of 100 – “Very Walkable”

The Next Step

This is a Patriot exclusive, so call us (617 436-6000) to set up a showing. And don’t for a second think we’re joking about the whole “here this morning, gone this afternoon” phenomenon. It’s saddeningly true.

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