u/Ellllllllllllllen

I’m trying to rent a studio apartment near BU.

The broker asked me to pay the first month deposit + last month deposit, and a security deposit, 4 months prior to move in. I have never encountered this before as I’m moving from a city in the Midwest.

Is this a common thing in Boston? I just feel like it doesn’t make so much sense to me to pay all these money before moving in.

Also I have attached a picture of the lease. The lease stated that the first month rent is $1933, but did not say I have to pay for my first month rent immediately.

I’mq an incoming PhD student at BU trying to sublet my studio I just rented. It’s located in Allston for $1595 per month with WiFi included but you’ll have to pay for the electricity. The studio has a small kitchen a private bathroom and shared laundry . 10mintues by public transportation and 20min walking distance.

Pets are allowed!