Place in the city, with a private yard. (Boston, Cambridge: real estate, 2014)

[tolovefromANFIELD]

Originally Posted by timberline742

I can't recall much crap in Brookline, JP or West Somerville... unless you're, well, difficult. And I found when living there SF to be far more expensive.

What I meant by "crap" is small, outdated, and so on.....

SF while maybe more expensive, had better options.

One of the gems:

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...6_M30914-79577

[timberline742]

I guess, not sure where you're coming from I guess. Whatever.

That's a rather upper end neighborhood for 1k a bedroom. I paid that and more for lesser neighborhoods in SF that, on the surface, don't seem much different. Except that has 2 baths? Wow, exceptional. You're not getting that in SF.

Each to their own.

Chicago was damn cheap when I lived there.

[SpringMom3]

You can find what you are looking for in cambridgeprobably not the size you are used to but itll be enough BRs and a yard.)

Amazing 5 Bed In East Cambridge Available May
A Really Nice 3 Bed Available In Cambridge

i've also seen houses that share a yard in cambridge (2-3 houses)

[scratchie]

Originally Posted by tolovefromANFIELD

one of the gems:
Apartment for Rent at 110 Longwood Ave., #05, Brookline, MA 02446 - realtor.com®

Ha ha, welcome to Boston. If you like that, you'll love JP.

[495neighbor]

Originally Posted by SpringMom3

You can find what you are looking for in cambridgeprobably not the size you are used to but itll be enough BRs and a yard.)

Amazing 5 Bed In East Cambridge Available May
A Really Nice 3 Bed Available In Cambridge

i've also seen houses that share a yard in cambridge (2-3 houses)

I'd certainly take the Cambridge one over the Brookline one.

[495neighbor]

Originally Posted by tolovefromANFIELD

What I meant by "crap" is small, outdated, and so on.....

SF while maybe more expensive, had better options.

One of the gems:

Apartment for Rent at 110 Longwood Ave., #05, Brookline, MA 02446 - realtor.com®

Hard to believe someone can afford to pay that kind of rent and doesn't believe in housework 101. One of those rooms looks like a kid's room.

[kingeorge]

Many are kids living together as roommates. Landlord can get great rent and not worry about much updating and amenities.
Renting to families is not as simple. Most adults/parents care about pesky things like updated kitchen, clean baths, new windows, safe environment for the kids.. etc.

I would advise OP to look at some other previously suggested towns in metro Boston.

[G-fused]

Originally Posted by tolovefromANFIELD

I am seriously perplexed.

You shouldn't be if you read and believed my first post.

And I wouldn't want to live on Longwood ave. but hey, beggars can't be choosers eh? The market in Brookline and some other areas is hot hot hot. There's a good reason for that too.

I do understand your surprise about it though. Anyhow, best of luck and welcome to the Athens of America!

[AbrasaxEos]

C'mon SpringMom - no Porter Square recommendation from you on this one?

Originally Posted by SpringMom3

You can find what you are looking for in cambridgeprobably not the size you are used to but itll be enough BRs and a yard.)

Amazing 5 Bed In East Cambridge Available May
A Really Nice 3 Bed Available In Cambridge

i've also seen houses that share a yard in cambridge (2-3 houses)

[SpringMom3]

Originally Posted by AbrasaxEos

C'mon SpringMom - no Porter Square recommendation from you on this one?

haha! well, we lived there when kidless so im not really sure about the experience there with kids, plus i wouldn't feel right paying 4k to live in porter in a weird way! and its a little further from the city.

but for anyone looking for a place on a budget, thats my go-to! way better option than allston/brighton/southie IMO althugh i know all have their nice parts.