September

If you need to rent an apartment in Boston beginning on 9/1, you are in good company. It has been estimated that more than 64 percent of leases in the city begin during the ninth month of the year, and there are many good reasons for this. At any rate, you have your work cut out for you because so many others are trying to do the same thing. Fortunately, Boston City Properties is here to help. On this page, you can check availability for Boston apartments by move-in date, so you can quickly get listings for units that will be ready to go when you need them. We have a lot more advice for you about finding 9/1 apartment rentals in the city, so keep reading.

Basic Information

Virtually anyone with even the most basic knowledge of Boston’s rental market can tell you that the ninth month of the year is peak season in the city. That’s largely because classes begin at most of the more than 100 colleges and universities in Greater Boston around the second week of the month, and students descend upon the city in droves looking for places to rent. This is when the famous Allston Christmas happens, which refers to the scavenging that occurs in the days leading up to the first day of this month as previous tenants move out of their units.

When to Start

Put simply, you should start as early as you can if you need an apartment in Boston starting in the ninth month of the year. Indeed, many people even start as early as six months before, and that is not a bad option to consider if you can swing it. If you can, then, you should try to start sometime in March. At the absolute latest, you should begin your search for a 9/1 Boston apartment by late May. While this is a chaotic time of year to be moving into a Boston apartment, you’re sure to enjoy nice weather for the occasion.

Tips for Finding an Apartment in Boston

You will be ahead of the game looking for a Boston apartment for the ninth month of the year by performing a search on this page. However, timing is just one aspect of successfully securing a suitable apartment in the city. Some other tips include:

• Establish a reasonable budget – It’s easy to get swept away by all of the exciting amenities that are offered by high-end apartment developments, but it’s crucial to keep affordability in mind. Establish a conservative budget for how much you can afford to spend each month, and remember that you will need a decent amount just to move in.
• Get specific about locations – You are more likely to find a place that truly suits your needs by narrowing your search down to one or two neighborhoods. Our search feature allows you to limit your search to specific parts of the city, so you can find what you need even faster.
• Be ready to act quickly – Make sure that you are available to check out apartments if you need to rent one starting in the ninth month of the year. Don’t dawdle after a suitable one comes along—make an offer quickly.

Search for 9/1 Boston Apartments Now

The fastest, easiest way to zero in on Boston apartments that will be available starting on 9/1 is by signing up to search Boston City Properties’ listings. Do so by completing and submitting the easy signup form. Adjust filters for things like total square footage and price to refine your results even more. Get a referral to a local real estate expert from our team whenever you are ready to look at apartments. Contact us for more information.

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