Why Boston renters may have the upper hand on landlords this September
August 31, 2026
Renters searching for an apartment in the Boston area may have something they have not had much of in recent years: leverage.
Apartment availability in Boston has more than doubled compared with this time last year, according to Boston Pads. With Sept. 1 approaching, some landlords are cutting prices or offering incentives to fill units that remain available.
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Boston’s student housing market sees unusual vacancy surge. Are student visas why?
August 27, 2025
As Sept. 1 approaches — the traditional move-in day for Boston’s student population — some of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods are unusually quiet.
A sharp drop in international student visas under the Trump administration is leaving landlords with more empty units than expected, and renters with unexpected leverage, according to local experts.
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