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Boston is one of the most expensive rental markets in the USA, which makes roommates almost a necessity. Allston, Somerville, Cambridge, Jamaica Plain, and Dorchester are popular with the massive student population and young professionals. September 1st is the biggest moving day of the year. It is fondly known as 'Invasion of the U-Hauls Day', where streets become impassible as well as Allston Christmas where people hunt through piles of things left by the previous tenants. Also someone always gets 'Storrowed' by driving a truck on Storrow Drive.
September 1st leases are standard — start looking in spring. Broker fees have changed and are paid by the landlord except where the brokers are hired by the prospective tenant to weed through the available units in a fast paced market and are the tenant's agent. Broker's are not allowed to collect from both parties. Some no fee apartments have the broker's fee baked into the rental price. That's great for 1 year rentals but the next year the landlord works increases on the higher priced paid. The T connects most neighborhoods. Many older buildings lack central AC and in-unit laundry.
Looking for a roommate in Boston? It only takes 2 minutes — always free.
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