Weigh your priorities

Boston rentals range from classic brick triple-deckers to cozy 2-bedrooms carved from old homes to brand new condos and luxury apartments, complete with rooftop decks, swimming pools, dog sitting services, coffee bars and yoga studios. Some older apartment buildings come with iconic architecture, exposed brick walls, and warm fireplaces, but might also have heating and pest issues. Newer buildings boast hip locations, attractive amenities and pretty price tags. So weigh your financial priorities with your lifestyle, your ideal location, and whether you will need public transportation, garage parking or a spot for your bike.

Move fast

Boston has a tight, pricey rental market. So if you’ve found the holy trinity of Boston renting (nice, affordable, and in the right neighborhood), then you better be ready to move on it. Have your rental history, proof of income, references, credit report, security deposit, first and last month’s rent, and an extra month’s rent for broker fees.

Search in the summer

Apartment hunting in Boston is best in the summer. Many college students are moving around between semesters, or are planning to relocate by September 1st. As an added bonus, you won’t have to freeze your socks off trekking around Boston in the middle of winter.

Forget the car

Imagine a game of musical chairs, except there are 4 people and only one chair. That is exactly what it’s like to find a parking spot in Boston, and it’s often not worth the time, expense or frustration. It takes less than an hour to walk, bike, or take the subway just about anywhere in Boston anyways.

11 Waltham St South End • Boston, MA

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