December
Finding a Boston apartment to rent with a move-in date of 12/1 can be a challenge. This tends to be a quiet time of year for the Boston rental market, and availability can be limited. Kick-start your search by performing a search by move-in date on this page. First, though, sign up for access to Boston City Properties’ listings, which only takes a second. With our search tool, you can also adjust filters for price, location and other attributes to pinpoint suitable options even more quickly. We know the city’s rental market and its ebbs and flows well, so read on for more advice about finding Boston apartments for the last month of the year.
Basic Information
The 12th month of the year is not a popular time to apartment hunt in the city of Boston. The weather generally makes this an unpleasant time to do so because daily highs average around 41 degrees, daily lows average around 28 degrees and roughly 9 inches of snowfall. Schools are in full swing, so students aren’t out looking for apartments. Some landlords are desperate to fill vacancies, though, so this may be a good time to secure deals on rent, lease terms and more. This is more likely to happen when you have a skilled real estate expert by your side, and Boston City Properties can refer you to one.
When to Start
Although you don’t have to devote months and months to finding a Boston apartment with a 12/1 move-in date, you shouldn’t wait until you’re down to the wire, either. By beginning 30 to 45 days before your desired move-in date, you should have enough time to locate an apartment that suits your budget and other needs. As long as you start by mid-October, you should be in good shape. Allow more time if you need to rent a luxury apartment downtown, however, because most of those buildings have wait lists.
Tips for Finding an Apartment in Boston
By starting at the right time, you are more likely to secure a Boston apartment that truly meets your requirements. However, there’s more to finding a place than timing things right. Here are a few more tips to keep in mind:
- Be available – If you are coming from outside of Boston, try to be in the city for the period leading up to your move-in date if at all possible. Without being readily available, you could miss out on great opportunities.
- Be ready to cover move-in costs – Even if you find an apartment with monthly rent that you can afford, you must also be prepared to cover move-in costs. They can add up a lot, and they typically include a security deposit, first and last month’s rent and a broker’s fee that’s equal to roughly one month of rent.
- Start even sooner for downtown apartments – Even though December is a quiet time of year, the market for downtown apartments never really calms down. If you need one, then, plan on starting your search even sooner.
Search for 12/1 Boston Apartments Now
Your search for a Boston apartment with availability for 12/1 will go much more smoothly when you connect with Boston City Properties. First, sign up using the easy form for immediate, free access to our search tool. Next, use the search function on this page to search for apartments by move-in date. Adjust filters to refine your results by total beds and baths, price, location and other attributes. When you’re ready to look in person, contact us for a referral to a local real estate agent who can assist you further. For more information, contact Boston City Properties.
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