Submitted by LazarusLong67 t3_10oqhui in boston
My wife and I are considering moving to the Boston area and are looking for suggestions on areas to live.
We're empty nesters and currently rent (and would plan to when we move). We know we can't afford to live in Boston proper so are looking at possible areas just north of Boston (Chelsea, Revere, etc.). We currently live in downtown Saint Paul, MN.
Just looking for some suggestions on areas that might work for us. We don't like large apartment complexes that tend to have lots of families (having a playground is always a red flag for us lol). However we like newer buildings that have good amenities, ideally where you can walk to places to eat, drink, etc. Even better if its something like an old mill that's been converted (seems most of those are in Lowell area along the Merrimack). Another advantage of newer apartment complexes is they don't tend to bend you over with 1st, last, security, broker's fee, etc. lol.
Thanks in advance!
bostonthrowaway135 t1_j6gblm1 wrote
You’re not escaping 1st, last, security and brokers fee. That’s standard in Boston