Study Confirms Boston's High Rents
The 2011 Greater Boston Housing Report Card, released October 25, said it: "Rents are at their highest ever." If you want to rent a one-bedroom apartment in the area, you'll pay an average of $1,583. Are you dealing with Boston's high rents? Tweet your story to @wgbhnews.
- Responses in social media ranged from head-nods to cringes.
No surprise here! #Boston Rents Rank 3rd Highest in U.S., up to 70% Higher Than National Average t.co/mFca8NMc
"@BostonTweet: Boston sets a new all-time record for average rent at $1,665, placing us 3rd highest in US t.co/dZ3NycZZ"; #brutal
OUCHHH @BostonTweet: Boston: new all-time record for avg rent at $1,665, placing us 3rd highest in US t.co/EkB4yVZJHow to solve the problem -- persuade banks to lend more funds? Move?
High rents aren't unique to Boston. A Vermonter complains it's just as expensive to live in Burlington.
@TimAsheforMayor Thanks for addressing affordable home prices. Rent is a huge barrier for young professionals too! Boston rent for BTV wages- And New Yorkers think we should just shut up.
@Surroundings ha Boston rents, still beats NYC rents though...you live in NorthShore now?
Only $2500 for 3BR? Quit your whining Bostonians, I would kill to find a 3BR in NYC for <$4000 t.co/x1BYAaHb via @bostinnovation- Read the report:
