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160 K Street, South Boston
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~$3,900/mo · 2 beds
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“Quiet unit, solid heat, landlord actually fixes things…”
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383 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
3 beds · 1 bath
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171 W Seventh Street
Boston, MA 02127
3 beds · 1.5 baths
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69 Marine Road
Boston, MA 02127
3 beds · 1 bath
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345 D Street
Boston, MA 02127
2 beds · 2 baths
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