Looking for recommendations on 2 bedroom apartment rentals

Submitted by negative_mancy t3_10tjgee in WorcesterMA

I'm going to be moving to Worcester this summer with my partner and medium sized dog. Our budget is around $1800-$2400. 2 bedrooms is a must and 2 bathrooms would be nice but not required.

Looking on Zillow/Trulia/etc shows a bunch of apartment complexes but I don't really know the quality of these places. Any places to check out or avoid?

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xenolingual t1_j7766u9 wrote

I'd recommend finding a house rather than a complex. The complexes vary vastly in quality; any property should be toured, but especially those complexes (and many won't want to give them to you). House example 1, example 2.

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negative_mancy OP t1_j7784tj wrote

Yes that's certainly going to be the preference. I think we're just a little bit nervous about whether houses to rent will still be available come summertime (all these places have move in dates within the next few months), so we've just been entertaining the idea of living in a complex.

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xenolingual t1_j77b2r7 wrote

Understood -- we were in the same situation a few years ago. After seeing the mostly dismal complexes, speaking with managers about when to expect availability during our time, and seeing how regularly home apartments became available, we delayed our search and began looking in March/April for places starting in July/August.

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negative_mancy OP t1_j77dymm wrote

Awesome that's helpful. Part of us wants to have a place locked in asap but I think waiting is the move

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guybehindawall t1_j777av0 wrote

The only complex in the city that I've heard has a lot of red flags is Junction Shop Lofts. Places like 145 Front St and the Kelley Sq Lofts are all supposed to be perfectly fine, just really fucking expensive.

Honestly if you're willing to pay that much, seriously consider buying a house or at least a condo.

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negative_mancy OP t1_j77a40v wrote

That's fair. Our plan as of now is to save for the next couple of years then try to buy a house. Don't think we'd want to move up that timeline, but maybe settling for complexes isn't the move

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guybehindawall t1_j77jtkf wrote

Tbf there are certainly benefits to the big complexes - steady availability, low deposits, usually in good condition, pet friendly - so I wouldn't necessarily call it settling. But if you've got the time, maybe reach out to a realtor who can find what you're looking for at a better price.

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Forgot_the_Jacobian t1_j78l6r3 wrote

If you don't mind me asking, what red flags have your heard about Junction?

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guybehindawall t1_j78sf17 wrote

Just a lot of reviews and comments saying the walls are super thin so it's noisy and cold and the management can be hit or miss.

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popsicles582 t1_j77frs1 wrote

I’ve lived at Princeton apartments for 3 years and enjoyed it! Rent increases ~80 bucks every year though. Lots of amenities and dog friendly

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Quirky_Butterfly_946 t1_j771642 wrote

One thing to keep in mind as well, is what company manages those complexes. You should contact either the realtor if there is one, or the main office and ask. You should also check to see how often and how much rent increases are for the past 5 years or so.

You don't want to move into a place that has a bad management company or you see your rent increase too much every year.

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negative_mancy OP t1_j773eh9 wrote

Thank you, that's great advice! We're hoping to not be there for too long (1-2 years) but I think it's still good to know about the history of rent increases

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Trinimaninmass t1_j786tfa wrote

I have a house in putting up for rent in about a month.

3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1800sq ft with office. 2 car garage off Massasoit rd.

If your interested I can send pics

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DareToSee t1_j79grx2 wrote

What are you asking?

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Trinimaninmass t1_j7b9l36 wrote

Just a few more updates, all new appliances and updated kitchen (we did it about a year and a half ago) new flooring upstairs, and we just built a 14x10 shed for storage in the backyard. Also backyard is fenced

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destroyeddieficflesh t1_j77tmpj wrote

With that budget, I'd move to apartments off Shrewsbury Street.

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destroyeddieficflesh t1_j77tstc wrote

Moving to "central business district" area you'll have to pay extra for parking. And I guess cars occasionally get broken in to. That's my suggestion.

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1upnate t1_j79cb8a wrote

Agreed. You'll pay 150-200 extra for parking, and your car will be broken into within 2 weeks of moving there.

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sammydee44 t1_j77a049 wrote

What, no triple decker experience for you? Lol

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sd12217a t1_j79kxip wrote

My husband and I are in a similar boat and have been essentially looking at every apartment website possible. We have weighed the options and it seems like the budget buckles slightly but shrewsbury and marlborough seem to offer more (yes for more money) in an apartment but parking seems not to be an issue or a lot of the neighborhoods. We're not from the area, I'm only speaking of our personal experience in the area and what we've seen online from Apts and reviews

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Trinimaninmass t1_j7ba2gr wrote

I posted above about a home I’m putting up for rent soon. 3 bed 1.5 bath with 2 car driveway.

If you are interested in happy to send you pictures !

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sd12217a t1_j7boaxf wrote

I wish we could consider but we'll be moving in September! Thank you for making sure I was aware- it would have been amazing to have that opportunity

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Kelosaurus_rex t1_j7boryq wrote

Tatanuck Square ApartmentsTatnuck Square Apartments are great. You're right near Park and Main but you don't feel like you are - nice trees & brook running through the property. They have two styles of 2-bedroom apartments, one that includes an ensuite bathroom in the large bedroom. Super friendly neighbors, good local eats, and like I said, you're right near Park and Main with all they offer up.

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