January
If you are looking to rent an apartment in Boston starting on 1/1, Boston City Properties is here to help. On this page, you can check availability for apartments that will become available to rent on the first day of this month. You will also find tips and advice for successfully securing an apartment in your desired neighborhood that will be on the lease schedule that you need. As you will see, special considerations come into play when leasing an apartment starting in the first month of the year, so it pays to have all of the help and information that you can get.
Basic Information
During the first month of the year in Boston, winter is in full swing. The average high is 36 degrees, the average low is 22 degrees and snowfall typically averages around 13 inches. These factors make this a less-than-ideal month to be looking for apartments, but there’s more to securing a place this time of year than dealing with inclement weather. School schedules affect apartment availability in many parts of the city during the first month of the year, so there may be more competition than you are anticipating. At the same time, it may be possible to negotiate better terms in some areas because most people avoid apartment hunting in the dead of winter at all costs.
When to Start
When it comes to finding the right apartment in Boston, the most important thing to figure out is when you should start looking. This is especially important for those who are unfamiliar with Boston’s rental market because it differs from other major markets in many ways. Due to semester breaks at many local colleges and universities, the first month of the year can be tough on apartment hunters. Apartment developments near college campuses see major upticks in demand during this time, but the phenomenon can affect other parts of the city too. Generally speaking, you should try to start looking for 1/1 apartments by no later than mid-November. Give yourself 60 to 90 days to ensure that you get what you need within your desired timeframe.
Tips for Finding an Apartment in Boston
Thanks to our convenient search tool, you can cut quickly to the chase to zero in on apartments that will become available to lease on your desired move-in date. Some additional tips to keep in mind while searching for apartments during this time of year include:
- Know your budget – Come up with a conservative figure for how much you can afford to spend on monthly rent. Remember that initial move-in costs can be considerable and may include a broker’s fee equal to one month’s rent; first and last month’s rent and a security deposit.
- Be available to tour units – Due to strong demand for apartments during the first month of the year, it’s crucial to be available to tour options on your list. Therefore, make sure that you will be in the city and available to look at apartments as early as 60 to 90 days before move-in day.
- Start even sooner when searching downtown – If you want to rent an apartment starting on the first day of the year in downtown Boston, you should start even earlier if possible. This means potentially starting four to five months beforehand.
Search for 1/1 Boston Apartments Now
Although the first month of the year isn’t the best time to hunt for apartments in Boston, plenty of people have to do it. Make it as easy on yourself as possible by connecting with Boston City Properties. Sign up now for instant, free access to our searchable listings. You can then search for apartments that will be available on 1/1 and further refine your results by location, price and other attributes. For more information, call Boston City Properties.
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