I know the thought of finding a new Boston apartment can be daunting, but that’s why we’re here.  Part of our job is to make things easy for you, and to point out resources like these 5 below that should make your Boston apartment search a whole lot less challenging.  Check out these resources and remember we’re just a phone call away at 617-587-0100 if you need any additional help!

1. City of Boston Rental Housing Resource Center

Contains a wealth of information from information on tenant rights to the Good Neighbor Handbook, a reference handbook published by the Mayor’s office. This handbook is a must read to help inform renters on their rights and responsibilities on renting in Boston.

http://www.cityofboston.gov/rentalhousing

2. How to Obtain a Boston Resident Parking Permit

Ok, so parking in Boston is tough.  Your options are to pay $200-300 per month for an off street rental spot or battle it out for a street spot.  If you choose to go the street spot route, make sure you apply for a resident parking permit to open up your options.  For exactly how to do that, visit this site:

http://www.cityofboston.gov/transportation/parkprogr.asp

3. MBTA.com

Everything you need to know about the public transportation system in Boston, or “The T”.  Visit their site for information on MBTA bus and train schedules, maps, fares, and other rider tools.  Get info on the best way to commute to work, the gym, school, and wherever else you need to go.  They also have a great search option where you can type in your destination, and it gives you different alternatives on getting to your destination using the MBTA.

MBTA.com

4. Greatschools.net

Have a child (or 2)?  Find the right Boston school for them at Great Schools.   They offer preschool, elementary, middle and high school information for public, private and charter schools in Boston (and nationwide).

Great Schools

5. Yelp.com

The perfect way to find great local businesses, restaurants, gyms, and EVERYTHING else reviewable! As they say on the website “Yelp is the fun and easy way to find, review and talk about what’s great – and not so great – in your area.”  It’s a great place to learn what’s what in each of the Boston neighborhoods as you decide which neighborhood and apartment in Boston to move to.  And for a good laugh check out the reviews of the Boston Common Parking Garage!

Yelp Boston

That’s all for now, I hope you find these resources useful.  Keep an eye on this site and blog for frequest updates and new resources to help you find out about Boston apartments and things do do in Boston!  If you haven’t yet, be sure to subscribe to get all the latest info by email.

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