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What’s the Cost of Living in Boston? Here’s What to Expect as a Renter

Understanding the cost of living in Boston is key for renters planning a move to the city. From housing to…

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What Are the Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in Boston?

Boston is one of the most exciting cities to live in, but it’s no secret that renting here can be…

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Public Transport in Boston: What Renters Need to Know

If you’re renting an apartment in Boston or if you’re thinking about moving to Beantown, you might be trying to…

Top 10 Neighborhoods to Rent in Boston

Are you looking for an apartment for rent in Boston? Or are you already enjoying life as a renter in…

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The Average Credit Score Needed to Rent an Apartment is on the Rise – SF, Boston and NY Top the List

[mashshare shares=”false”] Good credit is becoming increasingly crucial for renting an apartment. In fact, the average credit score needed to…

Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Boston for Renters

Are you searching for an apartment for rent in Boston? Or are you already a renter in one of the…

Best Beaches in Boston

Not many cities have what Boston has: fresh breeze and picturesque beaches less than an hour away. The city already…

Best Schools in Boston for Renters With Kids

Are you searching for an apartment for rent in Boston? Or have you and your family already relocated to one…

Best Restaurants in Boston

When you think of Boston cuisine, you probably think of New England’s best traditional food and then some. Boston has…

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High-Rise Apartment Buildings and Mid-Rise Buildings Are Overshadowing Low-Rises for the First Time in 3 Decades

Tall skylines anchored by impressive skyscrapers have been the staple image of large American cities, dominated by office towers and…

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The Most Prosperous Cities in the U.S.

Highlights: Texas cuts into the East Coast – West Coast rivalry, claiming 6 spots of the top 20 California has…

RentCafe 2017 Apartment Market Report Year End

2017 Year End Rent Report – Las Vegas Was 2017’s Hottest Large Rental Market

Report highlights: The national average apartment rent in 2017 increased by 2.5% y-o-y, reached $1,359/month at the end of 2017,…

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Study: The Average Renter Household Needs $549 in Savings for the Holiday Shopping

Ideally, the holiday season should be all about giving. Realistically, however, it’s still all about giving, just not exclusively in…

Massachusetts’ Most Expensive ZIP Codes

The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in Massachusetts – 3rd Priciest City for Renters, Boston Core Cluster of Expensive Zips

   Key takeaways: Boston’s 02199 is the #1 most expensive ZIP code for Massachusetts renters at an average of $4,227…

Most Expensive ZIP COdes in the US 2017

The Most Expensive Zip Codes for Renters in 2017 – Mapped

Updated May 2018 If you’re moving and looking to rent an apartment, you’ll want to compare rent prices in and…

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Suburb vs City: Suburban Areas Are Gaining Renters Faster Than Urban Areas in 19 out of 20 Largest Metros

Article featured on: Key highlights: The number of renters grows faster in the suburbs than in cities in 19 out…

Video: Blending Boston’s Historic Places with Modern Day Life in One Cool Then-and-Now Video Tour

Since its founding in 1630, Boston has been a pivotal center of American and world history, philanthropy, education, innovation, and…

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Two-Thirds of Partially-Affordable Housing Is Built in Desirable Areas

Location is one of the strongest indicators of housing quality, because it determines the quality of education, jobs and opportunities…

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2016 Year End Report – Renters in Mid and Small-Sized Cities Felt the Pain Last Year

Report highlights:  The national average apartment rent  in 2016 increased by 4% y-o-y, reached $1,210/month, according to Yardi Matrix In…

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Football Fans Pay 16% More in Rent to Live Close to the Action

If you’re a football fanatic who likes to be at the center of the action and plans their life around…

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Green Apartment Construction Blossoming, Yet Renter Survey Shows $560 Rent Premium is 5 Times Higher than Most Would Pay

Study highlights: The number of new green-certified apartments expected to rise by 32% in 2016, exceeding 59,000 units by the…

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1.2 Million Wealthy Households Became Renters in the Last 10 Years – In SF They Outnumber Homeowners

Not everyone thinks that real estate equity is a good investment. A look at the 2015 American Community Survey revealed…

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Luxury Rents Are 40% Higher Than Non-Luxury; Look Up Rent Prices in Your City [Interactive Table]

New luxury rental apartments are not only raising the bar on quality and convenience, but also on rent prices. The…

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As US Apartments Get Smaller, Atlanta, Charlotte, Boston Rank among Top Cities with Largest Rental Units

An updated version of this study may be found here.  Highlights: As of 2016, the average size of a new apartment…

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75% of All New Apartments in 2015 Were High-End, 14 U.S. Cities Saw No New Affordable Rentals

Article featured on: An updated version of this study may be found here.  As more and more trendy new apartment buildings…

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South Park Sparks Gentrification Watch: People in 20 U.S. Cities Name Their SodoSopa

South Park’s Episode 3 (Season 19) — The City Part of Town — stepped away from more abstract topics and blatantly…