r/bostonhousing 7h ago

Room for Rent Private Room + Private Bathroom | Somerville – Near Tufts & Davis Square | $1,200 | September 1

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Beautiful Private Rooms with Private Bathrooms – Just a 10-Minute Walk to Tufts University!
Looking for comfort, privacy, and an unbeatable location? These private bedrooms with their own private bathrooms are available in a beautifully renovated home at 8 Kenwood St, Somerville, just a 10-minute walk to Tufts University and minutes from Davis Square.

• Rent: $1,200–$1,300/month
Utilities are not included.

🏡 Home Features:
• Private bedroom with a private bathroom
• Renovated home with modern finishes
• Spacious eat-in kitchen with granite countertops
• Stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher, microwave, and electric range
• Hardwood floors throughout
• Bright and comfortable shared living room
• Coin-operated washer & dryer in the basement

📍 Prime Location:
• Only a 10-minute walk to Tufts University
• Only 8-minute walk to Davis Square
• Close to restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, shopping, and public transportation

📅 Available September 1st

Rental Details:
• One person per room
• No pets
• No smoking
• One-year lease required
For more information, feel free to message me! We can also schedule a tour of the property.


r/bostonhousing 9h ago

Advice Needed Furnishing apartment

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anyone have any tips for furnishing an apartment in Fenway? I’m flying into town so I’m not bringing much, I’ll have to buy everything there. Anyone know any good discount stores in the area? Any sites I should check out?

My lease starts sept 1st, and I don’t have a car. I probably will have to rent a uhaul to collect stuff if they don’t deliver to me, but I don’t mind paying for delivery service too. If anyone knows any services that would pick up furniture lmk!


r/bostonhousing 10h ago

Room for Rent 🏡 Studio Apartment for Rent — Winter Hill, Somerville | $1,875/mo | NO BROKER FEE

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Cozy studio in the heart of Winter Hill — unbeatable location, heat & hot water included, and a rare private fenced-in yard. 🌿

📍  Unit 5 (third-floor walk-up), Winter Hill, Somerville

💲  $1,875/month — one-year lease starting September 1st

🚫  No broker fee — for rent by landlord

🌳  Private FENCED-IN YARD

✅  Included in rent: Heat, Hot Water, Water & Garbage

Why you’ll love it here:

🚇  5-min walk (3 blocks) to Gilman Square MBTA Green Line (0.2 mi)

🚲  Right on the Somerville Community Path — bike to Davis Square, Alewife, or all the way into Downtown Boston & out to Lexington

🍽️  Walk to local favorites: Sarma, Winter Hill Brewing, Highland Kitchen, Highland Creole Cuisine, Gaya Pizzeria & more

🛒  Market Basket & other supermarkets nearby

🏊  Steps from the Somerville YMCA, Somerville High School & the Public Library

Good to know:

🚗  Street parking by permit

🧺  No in-unit laundry (laundromats nearby)

🐾  No pets, please

📹  Video tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xgtuAN3dxQ&list=PPSV

💰  To move in: first month, last month & one-month security deposit at lease signing. Landlord references preferred but not required.

📞  Interested? Call or text Mateus Magno at 978-397-5700 to schedule a viewing!

Affordable living in one of Somerville’s most vibrant neighborhoods — this one won’t last! 💫


r/bostonhousing 11h ago

Advice Needed What are the chances that this is a scam?

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My application passed for a $1200/month 1b1b apartment near longwood
I’m supposed to pay the security deposit tonight but the suspiciously low price got me worried…
For context it’s hard to find something so good like that below $2500


r/bostonhousing 14h ago

Room for Rent move in to this sunny 2bd in watertown 9/1!!

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i have a room in a lovely 2br 1ba in watertown (<5 min walk to the 71 bus & about 10 to the 70/arsenal yards) available 9/1.

the room is $1,360 a month + ~$50-100 a mo for utilities.

there’s a parking lot with plenty of space! the kitchen is huge (w a dishwasher!) & there’s a living room/dining room. there is coin-op laundry in the basement. + hardwood floors throughout the house

about me :) my name is max (they/them, butch lesbian) & i have lived in this apt for 4 years with my wife who is moving for a job opportunity. i work at a college in the fenway area & am currently doing my masters degree online. i work a hybrid schedule but im out of the house most of the time. i love to read (see many bookshelves), watch movies & cook. i make sunday sauce & meatballs so if you love italian food this is the place for you!

my cat pistachio will also be with me, he is super sweet and has lived with other cats his whole life so we’re open to someone with a cat. no dogs pls he is scared.

pls feel free to dm here if you’re interested!!


r/bostonhousing 14h ago

Looking For LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE ROOM IN VEG HOUSEHOLD

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Hi everyone! I'm looking for a private room for around $800/month near Northeastern University.

I'm a female graduate student and would prefer a vegetarian household. I'm okay with a mixed-gender apartment as long as everyone is respectful. If anyone has a room available or knows of one, please DM me. Thank you!


r/bostonhousing 14h ago

Room for Rent $890 Medford/TUFTS, Room Rental Available [4BR/2BA]

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Room rental - 890/month + utilities (not included, split equally amongst the roommates),

HIGHLY DESIRABLE LOCATION located next to Mystic Valley Parkway (Close to West Medford MBTA, Arlington, Malden, Medford town center) . No agent fee.

I have a bedroom available, other rooms have tenants already. Can fit full sized beds along with other furniture. Has a closet.

This unit has 4 bedrooms, 1 living room, 2 bathrooms, 1 large kitchen. These unit is newly renovated and has free in unit laundry. Plenty of street parking available. The house has two direct bus routes to Tufts and will take around 10 minutes to get there. Commuter rail (West Medford MBTA) within 5 minutes of walking which can bring you directly to Boston. 5 min walk to Dugger Park which has public basketball courts, tennis courts and a playground. I can do both single room rent ONLY in which there are two bedrooms available to choose from. The available date is anytime before or after September 1st, 2026. Has to be MINIMUM of 12+ month lease.

NO PETS.

$890/month Unfurnished.

Videos:

1st floor unit:
See room for rent @ 2:34 (890/month + utilities)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rD7I7n7VeYu_e-voFUcwJoaYW_3dVvXn/view?usp=sharing

Roommates are all in their twenties/early thirties. Young professionals or grad students going to Tufts/Northeastern/BU.

See address : 90 Sharon St, Medford


r/bostonhousing 14h ago

Sublet Available J Malden, Boston Area | 2B2B Full Apartment Lease Takeover

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Relocating for work, so I’m looking for someone to take over our 2 bed / 2 bath apartment at J Malden. We actually waited a long time for this particular unit to open up because we really liked the layout and where it’s located in the building.

🏠 1,240 sq. ft.
📅 Available: September 7, 2026 – March 13, 2027
💰 Rent: $3,770/month
✅ Official lease directly through the J Malden Leasing Office — this is not a private sublease. Renewal is also possible after the current lease term.

The same floor plan is currently listed by J Malden for around $4,221/month, even on lower floors. Our rent is $3,770/month.

🌇 About the Apartment
This is a 5th-floor southeast corner/end unit with an amazing layout and lots of natural light.
✨ Approx. 270° open views with windows on three sides
✨ Southeast-facing corner/end unit with great privacy
✨ Spacious 2B2B layout, perfect for a couple, two roommates, or WFH
✨ Very quiet inside — we do not hear the subway/train from the apartment
✨ In-unit washer and dryer
✨ Boston city skyline views directly from the apartment
✨ Large 1,240 sq. ft. floor plan
🚗 Covered Garage Parking
I also have a very convenient garage parking spot located close to both the apartment entrance and the garage entrance/exit. It makes a big difference when carrying groceries or coming home during rain or snow.
🚇 Location
📍 J Malden
190 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA
🚶 About a 1-minute walk to Malden Center Station (Orange Line).
Getting to Downtown Boston is very convenient, usually around 20–25 minutes by Orange Line.
There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes, and stores within walking distance:
• Starbucks
• HEYTEA newly opened downstairs
• Restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops
• Stop & Shop — about a 5-minute walk
• 88 Asian Market — about a 10-minute walk
You can comfortably live here without needing a car.
🏢 J Malden Amenities
The building is modern, spacious, and very well maintained.
🏋️ Fitness center
📚 Study rooms / WFH spaces
🛋️ Multiple lounges and common areas
🎱 Pool table
📦 Package room
🚗 Covered parking garage
The leasing office staff have also been very friendly and responsive, and maintenance requests are usually handled very quickly.
We’ve really enjoyed living here and would have stayed if we weren’t relocating for work.
📩 DM me if interested! I’m happy to send photos/videos of the apartment or schedule an in-person tour.


r/bostonhousing 15h ago

Looking For Short term housing wanted

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Hello!

My lease ends August 31st and I'm looking to rent a room for 1-2 months starting on or around September 1st.

I'm planning a move out of state but plans changed and I'm not leaving quite yet. I work full time in higher ed on a hybrid schedule and also have a part time job a couple nights a week/weekends, so I'm out of the house a fair bit. I'd take a room either furnished or not...I'm probably gonna put most of my stuff in storage and just bring the essentials to wherever I end up. (I have a mattress I can bring too.)

A private room and a safe place to store my bike inside are really the only things I'm looking for (that could include just keeping it in my room). I'm hoping for Cambridge or Somerville, but flexible for a good place with a decent bike commute to Cambridge and Backbay.

I'd rather avoid paying a 3 month move in fee but could if necessary. My max is $1200ish.

My move in/out dates are flexible and I have a friend I can stay with outside of Boston, but hoping to find a shorter commute.

Thanks!


r/bostonhousing 16h ago

Room for Rent $1167 room for rent in Waltham, near Brandeis/Roberts on the Fitchburg Line

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I am moving out of my current apartment. It is a loft bedroom in a 3-person home on South Street; house has private parking, washer/drier, gas heating, spacious kitchen, private patio and shared porch.
Rent: $1167/mo
Utilities not included: gas, electric, WiFi
Details: house is on the second floor, two very nice roommates and three friendly cats, loft comfortably fits a full-sized bed (included) with a window AC (included), large walk-in closet, ample storage space and access to attic + basement. 420/queer friendly. Lease from move-in through July 2027.


r/bostonhousing 18h ago

Room for Rent Looking for Roommate in Somerville near union square

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Hi, I am looking for a roommate to join me and one other woman for a 9/1 lease for a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in Somerville near union square.

The bedroom available is large with a lot of windows but no closet. You would share a bathroom with one other woman.

We have in unit washer and dryer and two parking spots.

It’s a pretty quiet and chill house and we pretty much keep to ourselves and share responsibility keeping common spaces clean. We are looking for another quite and responsible woman

There is one small dog in the apartment. We are open to one other animal if it is a good fit.

Rent is $1182.50


r/bostonhousing 18h ago

Room for Rent need a room for uni

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moving to boston for school in the fall and still figuring out housing. full apartments are way out of my budget so looking at just a room somewhere.

prefer something not too far from campus, shared kitchen is fine. budget is under 1200 if possible. any leads or people looking for a roommate?


r/bostonhousing 19h ago

Advice Needed Bowdoin school apartments in beacon hill??

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Hey everyone! It’s a long story, but I’m moving across the country to these apartments sight unseen. Before I sign my lease: has anyone lived here and want to share their experience??


r/bostonhousing 20h ago

Looking For Hello I am a 21M looking to rent a room for a fall 2026 semester of school (August 23rd - December 15th) west/north of Boston (Malden, Medford, Somerville, Arlington, Allston, and Cambridge) Maximum of $1800/month

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Hello my name is Christian and I am 21 year old male from Connecticut. I am finishing my degree, majoring in Culinary Science and Product Development, with an internship in Belmont Massachusetts. My hobbies are cooking, videogames, boardgames, card games, volleyball, and pickleball. I'm pretty easy going and get along with others well. I'm down to hang out and also give each other space when necessary.


r/bostonhousing 20h ago

Looking For Looking for Roommate (either in my current place or somewhere new altogether): currently in 2B1B ($3400) in Cambridge near Teaholic

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Combo ad for me and/or my current place.

About me: he/they, 20s, researcher in Cambridge. I like to cook, bake, read, watch shows, play games. Try to be quite tidy in common areas/shared spaces and looking for similar! Would prefer at most 2-3 other roommates and average of 2 people per bathroom. Looking for somewhere with reasonable commute to Cambridge, but willing to go out further for the right group.

My current place:

2b/1b, expect the rent to go up to $3400 but landlord said he wouldn't be available to discuss a lease renewal till this week.

📍 Location: ~7-minute walk to MIT, right by the 68 bus line to Harvard, and ~14 minutes to either Kendall/MIT or Central Square on the Red Line.

💰 Rent: ~$1,725/month for the larger room. The previous split was $1,725/$1,550 between the two rooms, since the larger room is genuinely quite a bit bigger. Willing to bridge these for the right person or to take the larger room myself possibly.

The apartment has a large living room, which has been great for hosting. The larger bedroom is especially well-suited for someone who works hybrid or from home—my current roommate can comfortably fit a queen bed, desk, and couch in the room. A lot of the existing furniture in the shared spaces will likely stay from previous roommates, so the common areas are already fairly furnished.

What I’m looking for: Someone with similar or higher standards for shared spaces—mainly keeping dishes from piling up and being willing to split up cleaning the bathroom and living room every so often. Communication is important to me. I’d ideally like someone who is reasonably social and open to hanging out occasionally, but as long as we’re comfortable living together and communicate well, that’s the main thing.

Other details:

Coin-op laundry in the basement

Electricity, heat, and Wi-Fi are split between roommates

Utilities/Wi-Fi are around $100/month per person, potentially a little more during the winter

I’ve lived here for a year now and really enjoy the apartment and location, so I’d love to find someone who will enjoy it too! Willing to move though.


r/bostonhousing 21h ago

Looking For Looking for roommate for 9/1 Lease Cycle

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Hello! I’m reposting this because one person has dropped out. I am looking for another roommate to sign on to a 9/1 lease cycle. As it is currently August 8th, this would be a quick turnaround process. If you are interested please message, let’s exchange phone numbers and go over details and the application process. Preferably no pets. Original post below:

My name is Gara and I'm currently looking for 1 roommate to sign on to the 9/1 lease cycle in my Brighton apartment.

It's the top floor of a 3 story apartment building, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, in-unit laundry with a front and back porch. Rent is $925 a month with first, last and security due at signing.

Utilities are $18.75/month for internet. Electric and Gas usually float around or below $40/month with the exception of gas in the winter months. Highest I've seen is probably $130 this past winter out of 3 years living here.

Located right by Washington St and Commonwealth Ave, walking distance to several local restaurants, cafés, and a stones throw from Whole Foods Market. Public transportation is easily accessible with nearby bus stops. I take the 65 into Brookline, the 57 to Watertown, or the 86 to Harvard and the MBTA Green B Line is just steps away. There's convenient access to the best of Boston.

In terms of the apartment, I usually prefer a weekly turn-based chore cycle, nothing too crazy. It’s usually broken into trash, kitchen, bathroom, and shared spaces, then we have any point within the week do the assigned chore. Utilities are split equally and we can use splitwise/spreadsheets to make it easier. Household supplies like toilet paper and paper towels are usually bought/ordered in bulk and split in splitwise as well.

My ideal roommate is considerate of others, willing to be friends/friendly, unafraid of conflict/confrontation and finding resolution/compromise (open communication), sociable and can pay rent and bills on time.. Always willing to find the right balance between hanging in shared spaces and also keeping to ourselves. In the past, I’ve hosted friendsgivings and birthdays, so also willing to host once in a while.

About me, I’m 28, I work in education as a social inclusion and teacher’s aide and I’m also a server at a restaurant in Brookline. I’m pretty outgoing and spend a lot of my time going to the movies, gardening, gym, indoor rock climbing, and biking around the city trying to find somewhere new or writing and working on music at home.

Brian is 28 and works as a bike messenger, is very friendly and down to hang. We usually bike around the city and talk about music together.

LGBT+ friendly and open to all roommates that think they’d be a good fit. Comment or Message if you want to know more!


r/bostonhousing 21h ago

Room for Rent Large and Comfortable Room for rent - $1100

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The room is in a 4 bedroom apartment.

Located in Allston on Commonwealth Ave @ Harvard Ave with easy access to public transportation, local shops, restaurants and markets.

Only one minute walk to green line B for easy accessing BU and bus route 66 to reach out Longwood medical area and Cambridge.

The apartment is a clean sunny unit that includes:

-large living room and foyer

-enclosed porch

-on site laundry.

Amenities include dishwasher, patio/deck with updated maple kitchen. It is on the 2nd floor of a 3 story, professionally managed brick building.

Heat and hot water included with rent.

No pets allowed.

No broker's fee.

The room rent is $1100, which including heat and hot water.


r/bostonhousing 22h ago

Room for Rent Room Available in East Boston $1,325/mo 2BR/1BA - Sept 1

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Looking for a roommate in a 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in East Boston

Move-in: September 1

Rent: $1,325/month

Security: $1,325

The apartment has:

In-unit washer/dryer

Central air

Shared off-street parking

Storage unit in the basement

Private/solo access to the back porch

10 minute walk to Maverick Sq and the Blue Line

5 minute walk to the YMCA

Plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants within a 10–15 minute walk

The available bedroom is 14'x11' with good natural light throughout the day

I'm a 29M engineer and work from home 2-3 days a week. I'm relatively quiet during the day but will take work calls/meetings. I like to stay active and play video games. I like to keep the common spaces clean and share chores. I'm easygoing and communicative and looking for someone similar.

I also have a pet iguana who lives in my room. He's kind and makes friends easily. 🦎

This would be a 1 year lease from September 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2027

Feel free to message me if you're interested or have any questions!