Yak_Rodeo t1_jeaxx73 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:14 PM

2k with a 40 minute commute to the financial district?

not happening

capta2k t1_jeb5hv6 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Quincy

KrockKalseeen OP t1_jeayaem wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:16 PM

i mean, we’ve found literally dozens of apartments fitting that criteria already.

Let me clarify, 40 minutes including any combination of walking + public transport

and 2k a month, we’re looking to rent lol

Yak_Rodeo t1_jeaynd0 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:18 PM

yes i understand youre looking to rent

most of the apartments you found “fitting the criteria” are either scams or landlord specials

it can take upwards of 40 minutes to go 3 stops on public transit nowadays

youre not finding good apartments in the city or close to it for under 2k

riski_click t1_jeb5b4v wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:01 PM

I'm not feeling it, but I really hope you did a lot of research before you pulled the trigger on this. Keep in mind that for a $2k place (if you find one), you'll have to put down at least $6k, which you will only see a small fraction of again, in the far future. Plus, Boston is still a majority Sept-Sept market, so you're moving at a limited choice time of year. Finally, I hope your girlfriend has a well-established job bringing in serious bank, and I hope you have a degree in a very marketable field. I wish you both luck, and I hope you're not bringing a car or pets.