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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPiano Craft Guild
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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345 Harrison
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,807 - $5,262
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$2,740 - $5,195
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Troy Boston
55 Traveler StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,700
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$2,700
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$2,700
3 Chamblet St, Unit #3 Furnished one bedroom
3 Chamblet StBoston, MA 02125
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$2,636 - $5,659
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Flats on D
411 D StBoston, MA 02210
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$2,535 - $5,170
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The Towers at Longfellow
5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,500 - $7,200
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Tree Lofts by FiDi
630 Washington StBoston, MA 02111
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$2,480 - $7,249
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1550 on the Charles
1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,455 - $3,950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Longwood
1575 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,450 - $4,000
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now250 Centre
250 Centre StBoston, MA 02119
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$2,300 - $3,300
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParker Hill Apartments
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,295 - $4,850
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3200 Washington
3200 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$2,270 - $4,550
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$2,270 - $4,550
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Velo Forest Hills Apartments
3686 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$2,250 - $4,800
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now46 Westland Ave
46 Westland AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,150 - $3,400
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now62 on the Park
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$1,900 - $3,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now125 WARREN
125 Warren StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,517 - $3,200
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBoylston St, 40
40 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,000
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,630
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$370
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$3,000
3688 Washington St
3688 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$2,975
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Total Monthly Price
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$2,600
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$375
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$2,975
791 Tremont St
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,975
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 5Total Monthly Price
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$2,600
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$375
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$2,975
221 Massachusetts Ave
221 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,965
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,550
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$415
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$2,965
4 Elko St
4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,955
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 10, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,955
538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$2,950
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1Total Monthly Price
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$2,510
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,950
152 Liverpool St
152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,950
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 2Total Monthly Price
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$2,510
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$440
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$2,950
340 Bremen St
340 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,945
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 24Total Monthly Price
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$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$2,945
161 Washington St
161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,935
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 21Total Monthly Price
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$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,935
780 Morrissey Blvd
780 Morrissey BlvdBoston, MA 02122
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$2,910
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,550
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$360
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$2,910
89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,905
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,905
538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$2,880
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 18Total Monthly Price
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$2,520
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,880
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,875
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 21, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,530
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$345
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$2,875
75 Brainerd Rd
75 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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$2,860
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2031 Queensberry St
31 Queensberry StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,860
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 18Total Monthly Price
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$2,500
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,860
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
10 New St
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
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$2,470
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$375
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$2,845
270 Babcock St
270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,835
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 8Total Monthly Price
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$2,420
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$415
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$2,835
4 Elko St
4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,825
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15Total Monthly Price
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$2,470
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$355
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$2,825
85 Myrtle St
85 Myrtle StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,810
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 9, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,450
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$360
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$2,810
142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,800
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 14Total Monthly Price
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$2,440
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$360
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$2,800
1260 Boylston St
1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,790
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
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$2,430
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$360
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$2,790
11 Hereford St
11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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$2,770
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 16, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,770
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,755
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 24Total Monthly Price
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$2,380
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,755
270 Babcock St
270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,720
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 22, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,360
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,720
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,715
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12Total Monthly Price
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$2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$2,715
8 Elko St
8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,715
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,340
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,715
1550 Soldiers Field Rd
1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,690
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Studio Apartments Available Jul 26, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,330
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,690
170 Parker Hill Ave
170 Parker Hill AveBoston, MA 02120
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$2,660
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21Total Monthly Price
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$2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$380
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$2,660
1550 Soldiers Field Rd
1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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$2,650
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Studio Apartments Available Nov 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,290
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$360
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$2,650
11 Hereford St
11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,618 | $1,100 | $7,996 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,083 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,870 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,084 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,073 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
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What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Boston?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Boston is at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term listed at $1,175.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Boston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Boston is $3,872.
What is the largest Short-term Boston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Boston is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for Boston Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Boston is currently at 610 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA
Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.
How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.
Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.