Apartment Leasing for Boston Landlords
Christian started his career leasing apartments, and Zenith has never left those roots. We handle the leasing from vacant to signed, so your units are priced right, filled with qualified renters, and you always know where things stand, whether you own one unit or a 93-unit building.
From Vacant to Signed Lease
Priced to the market
A rent backed by real local data, and explained to you, before anything goes live.
Maximum exposure
Your unit in front of the renters and brokers who matter, from the day it's ready to show.
Responsive showings
Quick replies and one point of contact, so good renters don't move on to the next listing.
Qualified, fair screening
A consistent, compliant process that puts dependable renters in your units.
A smooth move-in
Lease signed, keys handed over, and nothing dropped along the way.
Planning ahead
Renewals and turnover timed across your units, so vacancies don't pile up.
Massachusetts Broker Fee Law
Since August 2025, the Landlord Who Hires the Broker Pays the Fee
Massachusetts now requires that whoever hires a rental broker pays that broker. When you engage Zenith, we represent you, and the fee is part of your leasing cost rather than the tenant's. That changes how you should think about pricing, vacancy and turnover, and it is the first thing we'll talk through with you.
What Our Landlords Say
5.0 on Google · excerpts from public reviews
“We entrusted Christian with our two multi-family buildings in Watertown, consisting of 115 units, and the results have been nothing short of spectacular. … He collaborated with us to create a comprehensive rental and retention strategy for both properties, ensuring we consistently achieved high occupancy rates while efficiently managing tenant turnover. Despite turning over half of our units, we have always maintained a remarkable 95% occupancy rate under Christian's guidance.”
Dave Levine
Two multi-family buildings in Watertown · June 2024
“Christian has successfully assisted me in renting out many apartments and I am so glad to have him as a part of my real estate team. I can confidentially recommend him to any landlord that is looking to rent out their apartments … He is very personable, fair, and honest to all parties.”
Joseph Hraiz
Landlord · October 2026
“Have worked with Christian as a broker for renting our apartments for the last few years and he has been great at communicating with us and the applicants.”
Colin Kelly-Rand
Landlord · October 2026
Buildings We Lease
A sample of the buildings we lease, from market-rate towers in Watertown to income-restricted communities in Roxbury.
93 units275 Main St
Watertown
23 units31 Spring St
Watertown
382 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington
382 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington
55 unitsMichael E. Haynes Arms
8 Clifford St, Roxbury
47 units25 Nazing St
Roxbury
15 Maple St
Roxbury
Maple Commons
15 Maple St, Roxbury
120 Humboldt Ave
Roxbury
Taurus Apartments
120 Humboldt Ave, Roxbury
376 Washington St
Dorchester
376 Washington St
Dorchester
74–84 W Cottage St
Dorchester
74–84 W Cottage St
Dorchester
79 Central St
Waltham
79 Central St
Waltham
+ ~500 units
spread across properties of six units or fewer.
Apartments We've Brought to Market
From a Watertown penthouse to a two-bedroom near Davis Square, every listing gets the same pricing work, photography and follow-up.
Penthouse
Watertown
Furnished single-family
Watertown
Two-bedroom near Davis Square
Somerville
What Apartments Are Leasing For
Average rent on leases that closed in the last six months, by town and bedroom count. Click a town for its full market guide.
| Town / Neighborhood | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | $2,992 | $3,948 | $5,058 |
| Somerville | $2,712 | $3,354 | $4,092 |
| Arlington | $2,312 | $3,028 | $4,297 |
| Belmont | — | $2,998 | $4,115 |
| Watertown | $2,489 | $2,941 | $3,620 |
| Waltham | $2,149 | $2,767 | $3,782 |
| Newton | $2,403 | $3,300 | $4,460 |
| Brookline | $2,996 | $3,976 | $5,114 |
| South Boston | $3,090 | $4,049 | $4,997 |
| South End | $3,494 | $4,677 | $6,510 |
| Back Bay | $3,451 | $6,748 | $11,659 |
| Fenway-Kenmore | $2,948 | $4,060 | $4,923 |
Source: 6-month MLS PIN rented listings (Residential Rental, status Rented), averaged by bedroom count. Tiers with fewer than 10 leases are omitted. Pulled as of October 13, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays the broker fee when a landlord hires Zenith?
Under the Massachusetts broker fee law that took effect in August 2025, the party who hires the rental broker pays the fee. When you engage Zenith to lease your unit, we work for you and the fee is yours, not the tenant's. Budget for it the way you budget for turnover, and price the unit with it in mind.
Which areas does Zenith lease apartments in?
Boston and Greater Boston: Watertown, Cambridge, Somerville, Belmont, Arlington, Newton, Waltham, Brookline and Boston neighborhoods including Roxbury, South Boston, the South End, Back Bay and Fenway-Kenmore. We lease everything from single units in a two-family to whole multi-family buildings.
How do you set the rent for my unit?
From real local market data and what similar apartments have actually rented for, adjusted for what makes your unit different. We walk you through the number and our reasoning before anything is listed.
Where will my apartment be advertised?
Wherever the right renters and brokers are looking. We put your unit in front of as many qualified people as possible and make sure every inquiry gets a quick, personal response.
Related Resources for Landlords
Massachusetts Landlord's Guide
Preparing a unit, tenant selection plans, move-in rules and tenancy law.
Who Pays the Broker Fee in Massachusetts?
The August 2025 law, how it's enforced, and what it means for your pricing.
Fair Housing Compliance for MA Landlords
Five rules for screening applicants without exposing yourself to a complaint.
Have a Unit Coming Up for Lease?
Tell us about the building and when it turns over. We'll come back with rented comps and a pricing recommendation, at no cost.
Talk to Christian