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Settling in the U.S.:
Housing
General Apartment Information:
Rents vary according to the size and location of the apartment and often
do not include the cost of utilities (heat, hot water, and electricity),
are often not furnished, may or may not include parking, and never
include the cost of a telephone. On the average, one bedroom apartments
range from $1000 to $1,500 per month. Studios, (a one-room apartment),
may range from $750 to $900 per month. The average cost of sharing a
three or four bedroom apartment in the Tufts area is $450 to $700 per
person per month. In order to sign a lease, landlords often expect an
advance payment of the first and last month's rent, plus a security
deposit equal to one month's rent. Keep in mind that once you pay a
deposit on the lease, it is extremely difficult to get the deposit back
if you should change your mind. A lease is a legally binding document
that protects both you and the landlord.
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