Hi! I am looking for a 2 or 3 bed apartment complex in the city of Boston only. I am considering back bay, north end/west end, or any other area near the orange or green line. I would also consider the fenway area too.

My budget for a shared 2 bed is max 2.0K. Please let me know if anyone has any recommendations.

Anyone know any good apartments in the back bay area upto $2200 for a 2 bedroom apartment.

Moving to Boston, looking for apartment/complex recommendations

Hi all,

I'm relocating to Boston and would love some advice on finding a managed apartment/complex that doesn’t require a broker's fee. I understand that broker fees might be phasing out, but I’m still cautious.

What I'm Looking For:

• Studio or 2 bed apartment
• Budget: Up to $2000 or $2200/month
• In-unit washer/dryer ideally
• Amenities: Ideally a gym
• Managed building/complexes with no broker fee
• Safe area with grocery stores and walkable options
• Commute: Office is at North End
  • Comfortable with:
    • <30 min by public transport
    • I’ve been recommended Back Bay, South End, and north end?

My Initial Shortlist from some Googling (thoughts welcome!):

• Ink Block
• 345 Harrison
• Troy Boston
• Avalon Exeter
• 100 Pier 4
• Watermark Seaport
• Gables Seaport
• Via Seaport
• The Kensington

Would love input on these – particularly whether they hit the mark on vibe, safety, amenities, and commute. Would be great to knock some off this list/add other suggestions!

Process & Timing:

I start work on October 8th but won’t be in Boston until around September

• Will I be too late to find something good, especially with the Sept 1st leasing rush?
• Is it realistic to secure a place in one of these managed buildings shortly after arriving, or should I try to pre-lease remotely?

Final Questions:

• How do I best filter for managed, no-broker-fee buildings on Zillow/Apartments.com?
• What’s the best way to contact these buildings – through the platforms, directly via their website, or another route?
• Anything else I should consider or be asking?

Really appreciate any tips or feedback from locals who’ve done this before – massive thanks in advance!