Three jobs, one very small apartment
By Bela Silverman | October 1In March 2023, after an unrelenting internship application season, I received a research position at a small non-profit organization in Boston. Desperate for any form of résumé-boosting work, I gladly accepted and planned my summer in the city. However, as my housing search began, my urban summer started to lose its appeal. Looking to sublet in Back Bay for a minimal commute, I quickly understood why it follows Seaport as one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the city. My rent filter on housing sites quickly jumped from “under $1,500” to “under $3,000,” and after months of searching, I finally secured an apartment in Back Bay for $2,500 — and a roommate to split the cost.