How clean does the apartment need to be?
This is a subjective thing, but in general it should be as clean (or cleaner) than it was when you moved in, normal wear and tear excepted. This is one reason the "Apartment Condition Statement" and pictures are so important.
More Frequently Asked Questions:
Basic Services
What are the phone numbers/websites for the basic services?
Legalese
What's a lease, vs. "Tenant at Will"
Finding an apartment
How can I find an apartment?
Will the landlord do a credit check on me?
Security Deposits
Why do I need to pay a security deposit?
How much will the security deposit be?
Do I earn interest on my security deposit?
Will I get my deposit back?
How can I ensure I get my deposit back?
How clean does the apartment need to be?
Pets
Can I have a pet?
Subletting
Can I sublet my apartment if necessary?
Renter's Insurance
Do I need renter's insurance?
Roommates and Roommate Agreements
Can I get a roommate?
Do I need a roommate's agreement?
Official Town Websites
Ashland
Framingham
Holliston
Hopkinton
Medway
Millis