Incoming Full-Time Boston Housing
I'm a current senior who will be working full-time in Boston this fall. Was wondering if people have any tips/recommendations for housing in the city, thinking of South End as of now. Seems like even Apartments, Zillow, Trulia etc. all lead to brokers anyways. Will be living with a roommate and working around Back Bay.
It was difficult to find a place but I got lucky and had a friend who’s roommate was moving out and I moved in. South end can be competitive if you are looking for a spot near back bay and away from mass ave. Facebook roommate chats are a great option if you haven’t looked into it. They have groups for housing with good offers and no brokers fees. If you are new to the area feel free to pm me.
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Sources: Moving to Boston - Suggestions, How is living in Boston?, 2020 San Francisco Summer Housing, 2017 FT Roommate Thread, Menlo Park Buyside, Housing & Roommates
South End is where a lot of working professionals / families live & has a neighborhood feel, but not a ton of fresh grads. It’ll be easy to get to work in Back Bay & I chose it for this reason.
Southie has a ton of fresh grads, but is more of a commute to Back Bay (bus / uber is recommended. T Red Line from Southie goes to the Boston Common. Depending on where your office is in Back Bay, you may have to walk far from that stop or transfer lines.)
Went to school in Boston and graduated this year so here is my two cents.
South end is mostly comprised of people in their late 20's/early 30's. A lot of young kids and more of a laid back crowd. While you may have a small commute to the office I would not recommend the South End as your first apartment. You will be surrounded by lots of young people in Southie along with more things to do (bars, beach, castle island is a walking path on the ocean). Most people I know working in banking live in Southie
I'd say look at facebook market place. I was looking for a short-term lease but saw several places handing out 1 year leases with extensions.
Ask the firm you're going to if any of the outgoing associates are turning over their place and would be willing to help connect you to the landlord. Assuming they were good tenants it will be win-win for everyone so should be pretty easy to facilitate.
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