Additional_Lack4337 t1_ixxtw4j wrote on November 27, 2022 at 5:30 AM

the luxury buildings often only charge $500 or $1k security and no last month, no broker fee. I live in Kendall Square in one of those buildings and it is safe and quiet. I have a one bedroom and it’s more than your ideal budget, but some of the studios on the lower floors around 3k

bluskers_hi OP t1_ixz1koh wrote on November 27, 2022 at 2:38 PM

That’s good to know, thank you. The monthly cost is not concerning - it’s the 4 months up front (>10k) and all the initial housing costs that’ll be harder to manage. It’s technically feasible for me to fork up 10k on May 15th for a June 1st lease, but will definitely make the next few months tight until a couple paydays come in.