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Apartment Renting in Boston, Massachusetts and Beyond

Short-Term Housing - Options in the Greater Boston Area

Many people come to the Boston area with some uncertainty of how long they will stay. Some might be transfer students for a semester or two, researchers, or corporate employees here for a specific project. Maybe they’re someone who wants to test out the Bean Town magic before they settle down in a specific area. […]

Apartment of the Week - OCT 15, 2007 - 2 BR, Arlington Heights, Boston - $1,400

Gorgeous two bedroom apartment located on the second floor of a beautiful two family house in Arlington, near Arlington Heights. This spacious apartment has hardwood floors, area rugs, quality shades and curtains. There is a formal dining room, dayroom, front porch, modern eat-in kitchen with a dishwasher and a garbage disposal, large living room, and […]

Budgeting for Rent – As Percentage of Income

Most experts recommend not spending more then 35% of your income. Many landlords will take your gross annual income and divide it by 35-40 to feel comfortable taking you on as a tenant. For example, a $35,000 a year income earner should budget $875 – $1,000 per month for their rent.
GrandCentralApartments.com created a rent calculator […]