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?
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
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.
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.
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.
What, no triple decker experience for you? Lol
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
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.
Awesome that's helpful. Part of us wants to have a place locked in asap but I think waiting is the move
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
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.
With that budget, I'd move to apartments off Shrewsbury Street.
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.
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
Sounds great, but we wouldn't be looking to move in till July :(
Ah shucks! I’ll keep my eyes open for you guys !
If you don't mind me asking, what red flags have your heard about Junction?
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.
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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What are you asking?
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
You should try my group on FB. I’m the admin https://www.facebook.com/groups/1812237768846858/?ref=share_group_link
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
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 !
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
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.
Oh yeah, they do seem nice. Do you currently live there?
Friends do.
Nice. Sounds like they like it. We'll definitely look into there.
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.