As Boston’s September 1 move-in day approaches, readers share memories of when rent in the city was much cheaper.
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As thousands prepare for Boston’s annual September 1 move-in day – the unofficial turnover of the city’s leases, moving trucks, and a whole lot of street chaos – Boston.com readers took a moment to look back at simpler, cheaper times.
In response to a poll asking readers to share the cheapest rent they ever paid in the city, hundreds chimed in with nostalgic (and sometimes unbelievable) stories…