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You just have to pay attention. Last year this time people said it was $3400, but I rented for $2300 that May.


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It makes me mildly annoyed that people are getting cheaper rents than me in SF than I am near Boston.

Are these luxury places?


They are not. It's just a standard 1 br. SF is a bit peculiar. There are some things I should call out which are different in most rentals in comparison to luxury rentals:

* No Washer/Dryer in the unit. You'll usually share.

* No parking spot.

* No-one will be around to pick up parcels for you.

* You'll have to put the rubbish bins out for the bin man.

* The stove and fridge and heating won't be using the latest stuff. You're not expecting to have a Nest or a Viking but you won't get a nice stove either, it'll be very basic.

Honestly, it's a downgrade in standard of living for me but not to the point that it annoys me. Those things were just luxuries. Really the washer/dryer being in my unit is the one thing I really miss.


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