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$3,195
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 4Total Monthly Price
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$2,820
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221 Massachusetts Ave
221 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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$3,185
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Total Monthly Price
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$2,810
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$3,185
89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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$3,185
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Total Monthly Price
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$2,810
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$3,185
89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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$3,165
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Studio Apartments Available May 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,820
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$345
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$3,165
181 Washington St
181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,160
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Studio Apartments Available May 9, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,800
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$360
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$3,160
499 Beacon St
499 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,155
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 22Total Monthly Price
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$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$3,155
181 Washington St
181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,145
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,770
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,145
181 Washington St
181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,140
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 13Total Monthly Price
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$2,780
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$360
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$3,140
390 Harrison Ave
390 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
399 Congress St
BostonMA02210
399 Congress St
BostonMA02210
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$3,105
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,730
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$375
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$3,105
10 Emerson Pl
10 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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$3,105
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$365
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$3,105
181 Washington St
181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,075
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$3,075
12 Elko St
12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,070
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,700
Required Monthly Fees
$370
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$3,070
3688 Washington St
3688 Washington StBoston, MA 02130
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$3,050
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$3,050
35 South St
35 South StBoston, MA 02135
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$3,035
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 25Total Monthly Price
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$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$3,035
150 Huntington Ave
150 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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$3,025
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22Total Monthly Price
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$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$3,025
270 Babcock St
270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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$3,020
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$370
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$3,020
152 Liverpool St
152 Liverpool StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,975
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
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$2,600
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,975
775 Beacon St
775 Beacon StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,970
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 15Total Monthly Price
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$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,970
300 Harrison Ave
300 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,965
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 10, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,965
538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$2,965
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,965
791 Tremont St
791 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,965
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,965
845 Washington St
845 Washington StBoston, MA 02460
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$2,960
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 18Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,600
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,960
1 Nashua St
1 Nashua StBoston, MA 02114
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$2,955
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 5Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,955
221 Massachusetts Ave
221 Massachusetts AveBoston, MA 02115
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$2,950
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,950
1260 Boylston St
1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,945
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,570
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,945
1575 Tremont St
1575 Tremont StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,935
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20Total Monthly Price
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$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,935
161 Washington St
161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,930
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 13Total Monthly Price
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$2,570
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,930
300 Harrison Ave
300 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,925
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,510
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$2,925
4 Elko St
4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,925
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,550
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,925
1 Emerson Pl
1 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,915
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,915
845 Washington St
845 Washington StBoston, MA 02460
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$2,900
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 2Total Monthly Price
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$2,460
Required Monthly Fees
$440
Total Monthly Price
$2,900
340 Bremen St
340 Bremen StBoston, MA 02128
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$2,885
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 16Total Monthly Price
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$2,510
Required Monthly Fees
$375
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$2,885
345 Harrison Ave
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$2,875
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,520
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$2,875
181 Washington St
181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,860
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 18Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,500
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,860
62 Boylston St
62 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116
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$2,850
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 16Total Monthly Price
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$2,490
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,850
11 Hereford St
11 Hereford StBoston, MA 02115
75 Brainerd Rd
BostonMA02134
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$2,840
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Studio Apartments Available Dec 23Total Monthly Price
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$2,480
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$360
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$2,840
89 E Dedham St
89 E Dedham StBoston, MA 02118
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$2,830
Plus Fees
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 2031 Queensberry St
31 Queensberry StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,810
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartments Available Dec 14Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,450
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,810
1260 Boylston St
1260 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215
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$2,800
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartments Available Mar 9, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,440
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,800
142 Dorchester St
142 Dorchester StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,775
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 23Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$355
Total Monthly Price
$2,775
320 D St
320 D StBoston, MA 02127
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$2,775
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,400
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,775
538 E Broadway
538 E BroadwayBoston, MA 02127
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$2,770
Total Monthly Price
Studio Apartments Available Feb 16, 2026Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$360
Total Monthly Price
$2,770
49 Worthington St
49 Worthington StBoston, MA 02120
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$2,765
Total Monthly Price
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 8Total Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$415
Total Monthly Price
$2,765
4 Elko St
4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,745
Total Monthly Price
1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
Base Rent
$2,370
Required Monthly Fees
$375
Total Monthly Price
$2,745
10 New St
10 New StBoston, MA 02128
461 Massachusetts Ave
BostonMA02118
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,635 | $1,100 | $7,439 |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,065 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,941 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,094 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,076 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Boston, MA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
78 / 100
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Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
86 / 100
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Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Boston Apartments
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 $3,839.
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 608 sq ft.
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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.
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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.