Navigating the Boston housing market requires more than just an algorithm - it requires decades of local insight. Since 1995, BostonApartments.com has provided the essential "digital backbone" for renters and landlords alike.
Our library of tools and information was curated by Eric Boyer, a licensed MA Broker since 1979 and former mediator for the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. Whether you need a Massachusetts Residential Lease or a Rent Affordability Calculator, you'll find it below.
Calculators
- Rent Calculator - See how much rent per month you can afford.
- Mortgage Calculator - See if it's cheaper to buy!
- Mortgage Qualification Calculator - See if you qualify!
- Loan Calculator - How long it will take to pay off a loan.
- Straight Line Depreciation Calculator
- Compound Interest Calculator
- Down Payment Calculator
- Savings Calculator
- Calculate the distance of your move
- Distance unit conversion calculator
- Monetary Conversion Calculator
- Credit Card Interest Calculator
Applications and Forms
- Apartment Application
- Lease Guarantor Form
- Mandatory Agency Disclosure Form
- Mandatory Fee Disclosure Form - Rentals
- Tenant Lead Law Notification - Rental
- Mandatory Lead Paint Law Notification - Sales
- Notice To Quit - Eviction Notice
- Massachusetts Residential Lease Agreement
- Rent Receipt
- Free Commercial Lease Agreement
Mortgage / Loans
- Mortgage Dictionary - Mortgage terms and their definitions.
- Mortgage Rates
- Reverse Mortgage Loans
- How Much House Can I Afford on a $70K Salary?
- Understanding Your Debt-to-Income Ratio: How Much Debt Can You Handle?
- Mortgages, Debts & Other Loan Information
- What Is A Hard Money Loan?
- Home Equity Loans
- Finance
- How to buy your next home - no money down!
Credit
- Free Credit Report Consultation
- 5 Reasons to Check Your Credit Report
- Credit Fraud - How to fight Back
- How to Protect Your Credit
- Credit Cards - APPLY HERE!
- Understanding Your Credit Score
- Can Bad Credit Be Deleted?
- Applying For A Loan?
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Pros and Cons of Using a Debit Card
- Ultimate Guide to Credit
- Do Credit Repair Companies Really Help "Fix" Your Credit?
- Repairing Credit Yourself
- Reasons to Order a Credit Report Before Applying For a Loan
- Credit Tips
Tips For Your Home
Tips & Information
- Utilities
- Fire Safety
- R.E. Broker Continuing Education Requirements
- Recycling in Boston
- Insurance & Warranty
- Real Estate Marketing
- Real Estate Career
- Business / Marketing
- Retirement Tips
- Real Estate Market Trends
- Real Estate Market During Covid
- Explore Boston
- Investments
- Virtual Tours & Staging
- What to do if you inherit a property
- Real Estate Abbreviations
- How to Find the Best Office Space for your Business.
- Technology
Renters / Tenants
- Apartment Renting Tips
- Tenants' Handbook
- Your Moving Rights
- Handicap Accessibility
- Housing Authorities
- Massachusetts Sanitation Codes
- Fair Housing Advertising Word & Phrase List
- Discrimination Information
- Legal Assistance
- Re-renting Your Apartment / Sublease
- What is a co-signer?
- What is a TAW?
- The Role of Security Deposits in Apartment Rentals
- Why it's important to have a rent receipt
- How to Rent an Apartment With Bad Credit
- 30-Day Notices: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants
- Fees Involved in Renting an Apartment
Tips For Your Apartment
- What to pack for your dorm
- Home Heating Options
- Design, Décor and Decorating Tips
- Architectural Design
- Apartment Safety
- Home Security, Smart Homes
- Home Improvement
- Soundproofing and Noise Control Tips
- Tips to make any apartment look great
- 3 Tips For Keeping Your Neighbor's Smoke Out Of Your Apartment
- Can You Modify an Apartment You Recently Rented?
- 10 Things Your Apartment Needs
- How To Save Money on Electricity
Landlords / Home Owners
- Property Management
- Roofing Tips
- Home Maintenance
- Property Development
- Pros and Cons of a Real Estate Agent
- What to Consider Before Renting Out a Property
- Homeowners Association HOA
- Buyer and Seller Closing Costs Explained
- Benefits of Owning a Multi-Family
- Vacation Rentals
- Preparing Your Property for Severe Weather
- Home Damage & Restoration
- Land and Property Surveying
Real Estate Humor
- Looking for an apartment that takes pets?
- A Pet For All Landlords!
- Who You Gonna Call?
- Plumber With A Sense Of Humor
- #1 in the Business
- Swedish Apartment Hunting
- Roommate Hunting
- You should always check the spelling in an ad!
- Parking is not included!
- Parking can be tough.
- Follow the directions to exit.
- High-Tech Toilet.
- Low-Tech Hot Tub.
- Location is everything..what about the name?
- Room With A View
- Real Estate Cartoons
- Some People Want to See Houses....
- Interesting name for a real estate company
- A Nice place to visit but..
- I Wouldn't want to live here.
- Recycling
Selling Real Estate
- What to Consider Before You Sell a Property
- Open House
- 4 Ways To Determine Your Home's Value
- 4 Simple Tips for Selling Your House Fast
- Increase Your Property's Buyer Appeal
- Are Home Buying Companies Legitimate?
- Pressure Washing to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
- Home Staging Tips
- Best Practices To Follow When Selling Rental Property
- Foreclosures
- Selling a Tenant-Damaged Rental Property
- Real Estate Video Marketing Advantages
- "We Buy Houses" Company Advantages
- 6 Tips for Selling Your House As-Is
Buying Real Estate
- What to Consider Before You Buy a Property
- Out-of-State Real Estate Relocation Guide
- Real Estate Home Appraisals
- Commercial Real Estate
- Home Inspections
- Guide to Successfully Flipping Houses
- Top House-Hunting Mistakes You Won't Want To Make
- Real Estate Taxation
- The Different Types Of Properties And How To Choose
- 4 Must-Know Terms for First-Time Homebuyers
- Real Estate Transaction Tips
- Real Estate Buyers Checklist For A Closing
- Contractors / Home Improvement / Renovations