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Boston & Cambridge Apartments on Craigslist

Craigslist is a classified ad website that lists apartments among numerous other things. It's an excellent resource for apartment hunters in Cambridge and Boston. One benefit, of course, is the ability to view current listings and contact numerous agents quickly from different real estate rental firms. At Boston Apartments Now, we highly suggest searching Craigslist before touring with any companies to get an idea of what local rent prices are and what you can expect to get for your price range. Additionally, use Google Maps or another map service to learn where the subway runs and how much parking is available near your desired area.

Since Craigslist was originally introduced to the real estate business in the early 2000's it has become a tremendously popular website to aid apartment seekers. Real estate agents and landlords can post apartments for FREE and you can setup a tour to see different apartments 7 days a week if you choose.Best of all, you can search without setting up an account or submitting any personal information.

Using Craigslist to Search for Apartments in Cambridge and Boston

To start, visit craigslist.org and click on the "apts/housing" tab under "housing" at the top center of the page. This is where you'll do all of your searching. From there, click on "all apartments" and continue your search. We always suggest refining your search to your designated area using the tabs at the top and looking at advertisements that only have pictures. It's a waste of time to look at ads without pictures because they're probably crappy apartments or the realtor is lazy.

During your search, be sure to contact more than one company. If you use only one company, you run the risk of paying too much, getting scammed or just missing out on other great opportunities. Make these agents compete for your business! You are, after all, the client.

Use Caution When Contacting People & Sharing Personal Information

Anybody can post an apartment. There are many scams on the internet and crooked professionals will have no problem taking a security deposit even if the apartment is off market already. Never pay in cash and when you use a check, always get a receipt. Best of all, use common sense in all of your dealings and make sure the people that you work with are established professionals that have a good name behind them. Additionally, be sure to look at the company website of the Cambridge or Boston apartment rental company. This is one small step that can help you have confidence in those you are going to meet. But remember, the web is available to all people, good and bad.

Never blindly sign any contracts without looking them over and be careful who you give your account information and personal information to. The internet is a great resource but it's very important that you use caution along the way. I hope we haven't scared you!

We Suggest Bringing a Friend On the Tour

When meeting new people that you've contacted on Craigslist, it's very important that you use as much caution as possible. This means meeting them in a public place, avoiding carrying large sums of cash, and make sure that the person you're meeting is reputable or has some level of credibility.

Craigslist is awesome and will certainly lead to success, just make sure you use common sense along the way. Like we mentioned before, there are numerous scams on the internet and Craigslist users are often the target of these scams. Apartment hunting on craigslist in the Boston and Cambridge area can be fun and enjoyable. Enjoy your search!

Apartments by Region: (click to view map of regions)

Towns and Areas:
- Newton Apartments
- Brookline Apartment
- Allston Apartments
- Brighton Apartments
- Somerville Apartments
- Roxbury Apartments
- West Roxbury Apartments
- Mission Hill Apartments
- East Boston Apartments
- Dorchester Apartments
- Jamaica Plain (JP) Apartments
- Watertown Apartments
- Belmont Apartments
- Roslindale Apartments
- Revere Apartments
- Wellesley Apartments
- Quincy Apartments
- Malden Apartments
- Medford Apartments
- Amherst Apartments
- Everett Apartments

Boston Areas:
- Downtown Boston Apartments
- Financial District Apartments
- Beacon Hill Apartments
- Back Bay Apartments
- Symphony Apartments
- Kenmore Apartments
- Fenway Apartments
- Packards Corner Apartments
- Longwood Apartments

Major Streets and Roads:
- Massachusetts Avenue Apartment
- Tremont Street Apartments
- Commonwealth Avenue Apartments
- Harvard Avenue Apartments
- Washington Street Apartments

Cambridge Areas:
- Central Square Apartments
- Harvard Square Apartments
- Porter Square Apartments
- Davis Square Apartments
- Kendall Square Apartments

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