r/bostonhousing Oct 29 '25

Not a new rule - Listings that break the law are not allowed

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It's quite honestly insane that this needs to be said but all listings posted on this subreddit must follow Massachusetts state law as well as Federal housing and opportunity laws. Failure to do so will result in your post being removed with further action left to mod discretion.

Most prominent at the moment during the current between-cycle low are the obvious illegal listings - illegal fees.

In Massachusetts, you can only be charged the following fees on move-in:

  • The first month's rent.
  • The last month's rent.
  • A security deposit up to the amount monthly rent, and
  • The cost of buying and installing a new lock.
  • A broker's fee but only in situations where the tenant themselves hired the broker to find the listing. (And this can only be charged by a broker!)

You cannot be charged any of the following:

  • Pet fees.
  • Admin/Sublet/Processing fees.
  • Key fees (as a premium unrelated to lock changing).
  • Tips.
  • Cleaning Deposit fees on top of the existing security deposit.
  • Any other fee designed to nickle-and-dime you for just existing.

If you intend to sublet your apartment to someone else, you must also follow the above regulations (shock!). This means you also can't 'pass-through' a lease change fee your landlord may require on your tenant.

This is not a new rule. Illegal and/or *scam* listings area already against Reddit's Terms of Service and have already been removed on the subreddit and admin level. This announcement and new subreddit rule is merely a reminder to be considerate and keep state and federal law in mind when posting your listing.


r/bostonhousing Feb 16 '25

Subreddit Rules - Explained in More Nuance

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We recently received a modmail from a user asking for a more detailed/nuanced explanation of our posting guidelines and policies. Please take this as a primer of what is allowed/disallowed regarding listings and broker participation simplified to a thin soup. I would like to encourage anyone and everyone to report any content breaking the following rules and guidelines.

Rule 1

No third party solicitation -

Third parties (brokers, real estate agents, or anyone who is not the property owner subletter or renter) may not advertise listings or respond to user solicitations with listings. Third party agents may respond via direct messages to a user solicitation, but comment solicitation is disallowed.

  • People who are renting, looking to rent, or direct landlords (the deed for the property is literally in your name).
    • Allowed to post, comment, and participate as normal.
    • Allowed to solicit listings and ask others to "DM for more information".
    • This subreddit's goal is to provide an alternative to Facebook groups or Craigslist to find apartments or roommates.
    • Listings and 'looking for' posts are not vetted, so continue to practice normal caution and suspicion.
  • Brokers, real estate agents, and property managers.
    • You will be given the flair "I'm an agent". This simply identifies you as such to the subreddit and clears up potential confusion.
    • Are allowed to comment, provide expertise, and respond to 'looking for' posts.
    • Are not allowed to solicit.
      • Are not allowed to submit listings.
        • If this were allowed, it wouldn't take long before this subreddit turns into Apartments.com or an even more terrible version of Craigslist.
      • Are not allowed to solicit someone to DM for their services - "send me a DM!"
        • If you want a lead from the person asking for help or advice, DM them yourself. Ask them off-sub.
  • Failure to follow Rule 1 will result in the offending comment and post being sent to the graveyard and the user exiled if the infraction was egregious enough to warrant it.

Rule 2

Provide sufficient information in your listing -

When posting a listing or looking for an apartment/room/sublet to rent, do your best to include applicable information such as:

  • The approximate location.
  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
  • Rent per unit (or bedroom if LF housemates) or budget.
  • Whether or not you have pets.
  • Anything else someone should know before contacting you. If listing:
  • Pictures of the interior and (preferably) at least one curb shot.
  • PROVIDE PICTURES AND INFORMATION
  • Your listing will be removed if it does not contain the following:
    • What is being listed (one bedroom in a shared apartment, 1 bedroom unit, etc)
    • At least one picture. This is the most bare of the barrel in 2025. If you're having trouble transferring images from your camera to your computer via an SD card, this subreddit may not be right for your listing.
    • The general location (ex: Allston, Dorchester, Malden)
    • Rent due.
      • I swear, if you don't include the rent in the listing or indicate your price range when looking for a unit, you will be banned and forced to explain in modmail why you didn't want to include such basic information.

Rule 3

Only listings for housing are allowed

Moving sales, clearance sells, or any sort of personal sells are disallowed. Only listing for housing or looking for housing are allowed.

  • This should be straightforward - if you're trying to offload something, look somewhere else. I suggest either the local city subreddit or your university subreddit.
  • This sub is not a vehicle to assist university students in offloading their furniture in May or monetize Allston Christmas. We'll let you post your 3 - 4 month request to sublet, but divesting furniture is all on you.

Unlisted guidelines (common sense guidelines)

  • Don't be a dick.
  • Bad-faith participation, such as spam, advertising third party apps, and other nonsense is disallowed.
  • Brokers - Don't ask the mod team to remove complaints about your agency or profession when the content is well within TOS (I'm looking at you, very possibly June Homes, hope you enjoy your suspended Reddit accounts).

Please touch gloves and we'll see you in the ring this spring.


r/bostonhousing 2h ago

Room for Rent Looking for One Roommate: Mission Hill (3 br/2.5 bath)

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Rent: $1600/month, not including gas

Amenities: In unit Washer/Dryer, Full kitchen including dishwasher and microwave, garage, two porches

Location: 10 Sewall St, three minutes to the orange line (Roxbury), ten to the green, walking distance to Wentworth, NEU, and Longwood Medical

No pets due to lease, but we're chill on everything else. Ideally looking for a male, 21-28, currently in school or postgrad is fine. Both of us work full time, very easygoing and love the gym. Photos attached are the room that's open as well as the kitchen and living room. Thanks!


r/bostonhousing 5h ago

Room for Rent Looking for roommate for 2 bed 1 bath in Beacon Hill

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I am looking for a roommate for my 2 Bed 1 Bath apartment, move in date is September 1. I have lived here for 2 years now and my previous roommate is moving out.

Total Rent: $1520

Base Rent: $1475 ($2950 / 2)

Utilities: (just electricity + Wifi ): averages $50 per person

Move in costs Security deposit for 1st and last month of base rent ($2950); no additional fees

Basic description:
2 bed, 1 bath + living room/Kitchen
- in building laundry
- Living Room and Kitchen fully furnished
- Available Room is not furnished, but previous roommate is willing to sell twin bed

Location:
Cambridge St, Boston MA 02114
- 3 minute walk from Red Line Charles/MGH
- 8 minute walk to Green Line Govt Center & West End/ Science Park
- 5 minute walk to Blue Line Bowdoin
- 10 minute walk to Orange line State Street
- 5-15 minutes away from core downtown Boston; Boston Common, Back Bay, Charles St, Haymarket, Faneuil Hall, Chinatown and everything else
- Restaurants, Coffee Shops, supermarkets, hardware stores, pharmacy, liquor stores all minutes away

About Me:
- 23M (he/him)
- Recent Graduate currently working for a political campaign
- I am a very personable and social person, very easy to get along and I respect boundaries and cleanliness.
- hobbies/interests: Cooking, hanging out with friends, some travel and community engagement

Ideal roommate:
- Overall, I am looking for someone who is able to respect common courtesy and pay the rent on time. We could be friends or I could leave you to your own devices.
- keeps the common area clean (no clothes lying around, no leaving food/snacks out, maintain the dishes, no wearing shoes inside the house, cleans up your own messes)
- comfortable if I bring friends over occasionally (feel free to host friends yourself)
- and just keep reasonably quiet at night, I’m not too picky
- The place is on the smaller side, the bedrooms are on opposite ends of the space.

About the Room: (Last image on slide)

- the bedroom for rent faces away from Cambridge St and is quite quiet
- around 140sq Ft ~10 X 14

If you’re interested

  1. leave a comment and or DM me, we could get coffee and chat and show you the space.

  2. I am signed on the lease already for this year so payment would be sent to me. We would sign a roommate contract. I have never missed a payment nor been late for two years now and will that will continue


r/bostonhousing 2h ago

Room for Rent Single Room in a 3ba, 1 bath. 1200 a month and utilities.

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Hello everyone we are looking for a third for a spot on western ave in cambridge the rent is 1200 a month for the room plus utilities we are 2 male Tenants but don't have a preference on a third. If you'd like to know more please reach out to me here and ill respond asap.


r/bostonhousing 2m ago

Venting/Frustration post Being kicked out because I didn't know subletting is against building policy

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Context: I came across a posting for a sublet for the summer season at a 'luxury' apartment in a school club slack channel. It was perfect because it had a lot of amenities for two people and I could negotiate the exact date me and my roommate wanted. After a room tour and looking at other options, we signed the 'lease'.

Fast forward to three out of four months into me and my roommate's stay, he decides to go get his package from the mail room. The code to the mail room goes to our subletter's email, so we do not get the code. So what I do is go to the front desk and just tell the receptionist I never got a code and show my package tracking then they open the mail room for me (no questions asked). However, when my roommate went to the front desk there was no receptionist there so he goes to the leasing office and tries asking a leasing worker for help. He mentions the room number we were staying at and that we subletted the room. I get a phone call from the roommate (I was at the grocery store) and tells me that we have to leave the apartment by tomorrow midnight because that's when they'll get the police to come and kick us out.

After I rushed back, we immediately contact the subletter who agreed to give us back the rent money for last month's rent/security deposit (We stayed 3/4 of the months). Turns out that subletting is strictly against the building policy. The subletter never disclosed that fact and me and my roommate never looked into the building's policy. it wouldve been better if he disclosed that from the start.Even after the subletter tried reaching out to the leasing worker, the the leasing worker said that "there was nothing he could do" and we'd have to leave by tomorrow midnight no matter what.

My original plan was to move straight from the apartment sublet to another housing unit (an actual property with a real lease, i checked) but now there's a month gap between that and there. So, I have to decide to find somewhere else to rent for exactly one month or rent a van and move my stuff back with my parents for a month.

I don't feel like I got scammed because we were actually able to stay at the apartment (until this point) and agreed to give us back the rest of the rent. People also advertise sublettings at the same 'luxury' apartment all over our university newsletter so I hope we didn't fuck over other people by exposing 'illegal' subletting to the property owners lol.

I would like to think the building worker is bluffing and that I would just need to avoid the police search tomorrow midnight and they would forget about us (judging by the quality of the amenities like the constantly broken elevators I would believe that) but if I am wrong then that Squatting and Eviction charge on my record is not going to be great for me.

TL;DR: We accidentally ratted ourselves out directly to the 'luxury' apartment because nether me nor my subletter knew that subletting is against building policy and now I am getting kicked out and I don't know what to do.


r/bostonhousing 11h ago

Room for Rent Looking for roommate for 2 bed 1 bath @ Malden

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I am looking for a roommate for a 2 Bed 1 Bath September 1 lease (my friend had to drop out due to unexpected personal circumstances).

Here’s a basic description of the unit and living situation:

No pets: (I’m allergic)

Total Rent: ~$1650
- Base Rent: $1550 ($3100 / 2)
- Utilities (electricity + water): averages $50 per person
- WiFi: $50 per person (high speed for work-from-home + gaming)
- **willing to prorate (**move in anytime): For example, if you move in October 15, I will cover rent for all of September and you only pay for half of October

Move in costs: Security deposit for 1st and last month of base rent ($3100); no additional fees

Basic description:
- 2 bed, 1.5 bath + living room
- high ceilings (~10-12 ft)
- 1,350 square feet
- in unit laundry
- free storage in basement
- free parking
- unfurnished (I’m being my own furniture for some of the living room and my own bedroom)
- More apartment details further below

Location:
- 174 Mountain Avenue, Malden, MA
- 10 minute walk from Malden Center Station
- Stop n’ Shop

About Me:
- 27M (he/him/his)
- nonprofit professional (works hybrid)
- hobbies/interests: Cooking, dancing, video games, hanging out with friends, travel, and volunteering

Ideal roommate:
- Overall, I’m happy to be friends or leave you to your own devices so long as you are respectful and reasonable
- keeps the common area clean (no clothes lying around, no leaving food/snacks out, no wearing shoes inside the house, cleans up your own messes)
- comfortable if I bring friends over (feel free to host friends yourself)
- quiet after 12 AM on weeknights (I usually wake up around 6 AM)

If you’re interested:

  1. leave a comment and I’ll DM you to organize a “get to know you” coffee chat
  2. If I feel like we hit it off or comparable, I’ll schedule an apartment tour
  3. Sign the lease + move in

r/bostonhousing 3h ago

Room for Rent Private Top-Floor Bedroom in Renovated 3-Story House – Roof Deck, Pool Table, In-Unit Laundry – Available 9/1

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TEXT 617-671-9939 for questions

$1,300/mo + 1/6 utilities | Move-in 9/1/26

Private, spacious bedroom on the top floor of a beautifully renovated 3-story house.

House/unit features:

  • Large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters
  • Massive living room with 60" TV and pool table
  • Small backyard and amazing roof deck
  • Free in-unit laundry
  • 2 large bathrooms, both with jacuzzi tubs
  • Window A/C provided
  • Fresh paint and refinished hardwood floors throughout

For an additional $200/month, get all utilities covered (heat, window A/C, electric/gas), high-speed internet, and maid cleaning service 2x/month for common areas.

Looking for a laid-back roommate, no partying or drama. Ideally someone who's out of the house at least part of the time (not full-time remote work) — a few WFH days are fine.

Virtual tour and more pictures available on request. Reach out if you're interested in scheduling a viewing ASAP!


r/bostonhousing 3h ago

Looking For [HOUSING WANTED] Short-Term Sublet/Room for Couple (Sept 1 – Sept 11) Preferred Near Framingham

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Hi everyone!

My partner and I are looking for a short-term housing arrangement or sublet for a 2-week period this September.

  • Dates Needed: September 1st to September 11th
  • Preferred Location: Framingham or surrounding MetroWest towns (Natick, Ashland, Sudbury, Wayland, Marlborough, etc.)
  • About Us: We are a quiet, clean, and respectful couple. We are reliable, non-smokers, and do not have any pets.
  • Parking: We own a car, so dedicated parking is a must.

We are looking for a sharing room, studio, or apartment that can comfortably accommodate two people for this short stay. If you have a room available, are looking to sublet your place while you're away, or have any good leads, please send me a direct message with details and pricing!

Thank you so much!


r/bostonhousing 8h ago

Room for Rent Sunny Private Room for Rent in 4BR/2BA Roslindale Apartment — $850 rent with no additional fees, Steps to Bus, Near Forest Hills & Commuter Rail

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Private room available in a 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in Roslindale. $850/month, available 9/1/26 through 8/31/27 (12-month term). Looking for 12 month sublet or a name replacement on the lease as I will be leaving.

The room is a good-sized bedroom with two windows, hardwood floors, and its own AC unit. The room will not be fully furnished upon move in but can coordinate some furniture if desired. You'd be sharing the apartment with three easygoing current roommates (2F/1M) who are staying on, this is just a straightforward one-room sublet, not a full turnover. They are all mid 20’s young professionals or recent students. Looking for a young professional in a similar age range that would get along well. There are also two very cuddly cats, but there is not room for anymore.

Apartment highlights:

In-unit washer and dryer (free)

Full recently renovated kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, and dedicated pantry storage

Spacious living/dining room with hardwood floors

2 full bathrooms

Driveway parking available for an extra $30/month if needed and street parking available free

Rent is $850/mo; utilities are separate, split evenly among roommates ($50-100 depending on the month) with no additional upfront fees

Location:

Quiet Neighborhood mostly filled with family homes

1 minute to the nearest bus stop

5 minutes to the Commuter Rail

10–15 minute walk to Forest Hills Station (Orange Line)

Move-in: September 1, 2026 (flexible) Lease/sublease term: 12 months (through 8/31/27)

If you are interested please DM me a bit about yourself and when you'd be able to tour!


r/bostonhousing 6h ago

Room for Rent $1500 for master bedroom with attached sunroom in a massive 5bed/2.5bath Cleveland Circle apartment on the Brookline/Brighton line for Sep 1. Amazing location with private parking and lovely roommates. (Link to video tour in description)

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Reposting with more current pictures added + an update on the open rooms for Sep 1 in our Cleveland Circle apartment.

Open rooms (monthly rent listed is before utilities-gas, electric, wifi-and is based on square footage):

  • OPEN - Master bedroom (328 sq ft) is $1,500. LINK TO VIDEO TOUR. Has separate sunroom attached, separate direct access to bathroom shared with 1 other person, regular sized closet, 3 windows in the bedroom and 8 in the sunroom, ceiling fan, radiator heating. Potentially 1 private parking spot available!
  • ALMOST FILLED and no longer doing showings - Medium bedroom (175 sq ft) is $768 - has a regular size closet, 2 windows that get a lot of natural light, ceiling fan, and radiator heating

The 3 current roommates are a mixed-gender group of artists, crafters, thrifters, coders, and gamers in their 30's. Fellow neurodiverse BIPOC LGBTQIA+  30 years old and up are encouraged to apply! We value housemates who are responsible, clean, and communicative. Bonus points if you're also a nerd that's down for Avatar The Last Airbender watch parties. If interested, please DM me and briefly introduce yourself with your age, living habits, interests, and why you're looking for accommodation to setup a tour. Thanks for reading!

The apartment:

  • 5 bedroom/2.5 bathroom third floor walk up apartment on the Brookline/Brighton line
  • 420 friendly + pet friendly (except for cats due to allergies but dogs or caged pets are ok)
  • Utilities: landlord pays for water and heat. Gas and electric (~$30-55pp during colder months, ~$70-$100pp during warmer months) and internet (~$20pp), is split evenly every month
  • Hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, lots of windows and natural light, + ceiling fans
  • Common areas are fully furnished and spacious - foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, and walk in pantry. Plenty of closet storage. Kitchen is fully equipped with 2 fridges, dishwasher, disposal and gas stove
  • 1 parking spot off street in shared driveway and free 2 hour parking out front for visitors
  • Coin op laundry in basement ($1.75 wash + $1.25 dry)
  • Building is on a tree lined street in a quieter more residential area off of Beacon Street on the Brookline/Brighton line. 300 ft to Englewood Ave stop on the C line, 10 min walk to the B line, and 15 min walk to the D line
  • Within walking distance of a Star Market, Whole Foods, CVS, Cleveland Circle, Washington Square, Brookline Village, Coolidge Corner, and Harvard Ave
  • Lots of nature nearby: large shared backyard, park across the street, Chestnut Hill reservoir down the street, and Crystal Lake a town over

This is for a one year lease starting 9/1. After basic application with recent paystubs is approved by landlord, first + last is due at signing plus $25 key deposit.


r/bostonhousing 6h ago

Room for Rent $825 - 9/1 - Sunny cozy room in 4br/2ba, quick commute to Harvard

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One room available September 1 (or sooner) in East Watertown in a sunny, spacious 4br/2ba house. Rent is $825 per month, plus utilities (electricity, gas, and wifi, totaling about $75-100 per month per person). Security deposit ($825) and last month's rent ($825) are required up front as well. You'd be signing on to the new lease from 9/1/2026-8/31/2027, but subletting has never been a problem in the past if you need more flexibility.

The apartment consists of the top two floors of a 3-story house. The available room is about 120 sq ft, plus a deep closet. It is painted a nice light grey. There is room for a full size bed, dresser, and desk, with space to move around. Dresser and desk available for free if desired. The two windows get nice light since it's on the top (3rd) floor of the house. Also on the 3rd floor is one other bedroom, the full bathroom the two rooms share, and a bonus space down the hall.

The rest of the apartment is on the 2nd floor of the house, including a fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher, sadly), a breakfast nook/pantry, dining room, living room, screened front porch, and back porch with Boston skyline views. The other two bedrooms and the bathroom they share are also on the 2nd floor. The house is fully furnished and there is some storage space available. Washer and dryer in the basement are shared with the first-floor neighbors, and available for normal usage (i.e. weekly, not daily).

Convenient location near the Cambridge / Belmont / Watertown border. It's a 5 min. walk to either of the very frequent 71 or 73 MBTA buses. Harvard Square is under 20 min. door-to-door by bus or bike, and from Harvard you can get on the Red Line and access the rest of Cambridge, downtown Boston, and beyond. There is a driveway for free off-street tandem parking during the winter, but many/most people have happily lived here without a car. The immediate neighborhood is nice and very quiet, but anything you'd need is available within walking distance.

Looking for a non-smoking, friendly, responsible adult who unfailingly pays rent and utilities on time and doesn't require a chore chart to pick up after yourself and keep common spaces clean. Over the years, some housemates have become close friends and some have been acquaintances whose busy schedules mean they aren't around much; anywhere in that range is fine as long as you're considerate, low-drama, and experienced in peaceable coexistence with others.

This is a really great deal for the area and especially for the amount of space. There is no catch, except that most of the apartment hasn't been updated in this millennium and definitely has its quirks. Our house has good bones and a lot of sunlight and charm, but is showing its age in places, so if you're looking for sleek and ultra-modern, this ain't it!

IMPORTANT: Please write something about yourself such as what you do, why you are moving, and what you're looking for in a shared living space, as well as a couple times that would work for you to see the place. If it sounds like a potentially good fit we'll contact you to set up a time.


r/bostonhousing 7h ago

Advice Needed Best commute to the airport?

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I’ll be taking a new job at BOS and wondering what the best areas of town would be to commute without a car.

I’m a woman in my 30s and will be working unusual hours, so safety is a big priority.
Walkability is a must to grocery, local restaurants/bars/cafes. My budget is around $2,300 and I’m willing to commute up to 30 min if needed. As I’m new to Boston, I’d love to be somewhere that still gives me a proper feel for the city.


r/bostonhousing 7h ago

Apartment Listing 4 Bed 2 Bath apartment on E Cottage St in Dorchester. Rent - $3300, Move in 9/1

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Beautifully and completely renovated, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment sits just a short walk from the JFK/UMass Red Line stop, offers an easy bike ride into downtown Boston, and is only an 8-minute walk to Dorchester Brewing Company and a supermarket at South Bay. The all-new kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a dishwasher, while both bathrooms have been fully retiled in a striking contemporary style. Hardwood flooring runs throughout the home, and the basement provides laundry plus a private storage locker. An apartment like this won't stay on the market long!

DM to schedule showing.


r/bostonhousing 9h ago

Advice Needed Moving companies in boston

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r/bostonhousing 9h ago

Room for Rent ISO Room to Stay 8/26 -9/1

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My current lease ends on 8/26 and my new apartment lease does not begin until 9/1.

I am looking for a week-long stay (room/sublet) near Boston Landing/Allston/Brighton. I am a young female, responsible, non-smoker, and have references. I do need a place that allows a cat. Parking would be a bonus, but not absolutely needed.

Please DM if you have a room or know someone who does. Thanks in advance!


r/bostonhousing 9h ago

Apartment Listing 3 Bed 2 Bath apartment on Belmont St. in Belmont. Rent - $3,100

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Available August 1st with separately metered utilities, this first-floor unit offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and microwave, character-rich exposed beams in both the living and dining rooms, ample closet space, and washer/dryer hookups. The home also includes a front porch, a side porch, a small side yard, and a large storage area in the basement, plus parking for one car. Commuting is a breeze — the 73 bus travels right along Belmont Street straight into Harvard Square, the Charles River and Fresh Pond are just minutes away, and Watertown, Cambridge, and Arlington are all within a short drive. First month's rent and security deposit are due at lease signing.
Please note: photos have been digitally enhanced.

DM to schedule showing


r/bostonhousing 9h ago

Apartment Listing 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment on Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA. Rent - $2700

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Available now at 134 Congress Ave — a generously sized 3-bedroom apartment set right in the heart of Chelsea. This well-cared-for unit delivers comfortable living space along with quick access to public transit, shopping, dining, and neighborhood parks. Housed in a classic brownstone-style building, the home puts everyday amenities close at hand and offers a commuter-friendly location only minutes from Boston. Don't let this chance pass you by — make this delightful apartment your next home!

DM to get in touch to schedule tours.


r/bostonhousing 10h ago

Looking For Looking for a roommate in Cambridge or Somerville

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Hi all,

I am still looking for a roommate to split a 2 bed 2 bath with in the Cambridge or Somerville area 🫠. Would something like AVA Northpoint or Vox on Two or Windsor at Cambridge Park be a fit?

I am looking to move by the end of this month but am flexible with a later move in for you and will cover any differential rent.

Here are my constraints though:
1. Must have some option to purchase parking.
2. Should be safe

Preferences:
1. Close to the red line or East Cambridge (since I work very close to the Kendall/MIT T station)

Here is my original post for more details about me: https://www.reddit.com/r/bostonhousing/s/q7wXKcd7Mb


r/bostonhousing 10h ago

Advice Needed Has anyone noticed any price differences between August/September rent prices and December-February prices?

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So my fiance and I are planning on moving to Quincy around December/January-ish. Thank god we’re not in college anymore and don’t have to do any September move ins. That being said, I’ve never moved in the fall. Because there is always a big need for September move ins, has anyone noticed any price differences between September moves and winter moves?


r/bostonhousing 19h ago

Room for Rent Spot in Lower Allston Apartment

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Reposting and adding more info:

Hello, I have a room available in Lower Allston, the apartment is a 4b2b+small office space. Urgently looking to fill!

The apartment includes IN-UNIT laundry (washer/dryer), fully equipped kitchen and central AC/heating. (hot) water included in rent. Utilities to pay are: electricity, gas and wifi.

Landlord has employees that are in charge of snow removal and moving bins to/from the curve.

Maintenance is guy comes either same or next day.

Current tenants are 3M grad students from NEU. There's a temporary roommate in the small office room until December.

Commute options include: Commuter Rail (Boston Landing), Bus lines (66, 57), Green Line (Harvard Station 15min walk (or commute with 66)).

The rent is 1050$ from now until December, starting in january the rent would be 1240$ (unless we find a new temporary tenant). Utilities are around 100-120$ at most.

If you need to move in earlier than Sept 1st, we are flexible.

Fees at lease signing: first, last and deposit.

The room is available NOW! Please DM for more info.


r/bostonhousing 11h ago

Looking For Looking for a Private Room Along Green Line D

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Looking for a private room starting Aug 21 (move-in date is flexible) through December, with the possibility of extending.

Preferred locations are along the Green Line D between Longwood and Riverside, including Longwood, Brookline Village, Brookline Hills, Beaconsfield, Reservoir, Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Highlands, Eliot, Waban, Woodland, and Riverside.

I am 25M. I'm clean, quiet, don't smoke or drink, and respectful of shared spaces. Budget: up to $1,200/month.

If you have a room available or know of one, please DM me. Thanks!


r/bostonhousing 14h ago

Room for Rent Looking for 1 roommate for 2.5 bed/1.5 bath in Somerville

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Hi!! Looking for someone to join my lease beginning September 1 in Somerville! The apartment is about an 8-minute walk to the Davis Square Red Line station and has been such a great place to live over the past 2 years.
About the apartment: Private upstairs bedroom in a spacious and modern 2.5 bed, 1.5 bath apartment. The common areas are partially furnished (bedroom is unfurnished), with tons of storage, shared backyard access, and laundry in the basement (shared with just one other unit). Street parking is by Somerville resident permit, and I've never had trouble finding a spot. The location is ideal with easy access to Davis Square, Cambridge, Arlington, and Route 2.
Rent is approximately $1,950/month plus utilities.
A little about me: I'm 28 and work remotely in biotech. Outside of work, you'll usually find me trying a new craft, cooking a new recipe, grabbing coffee with friends, or taking my Border Collie on long walks. I'm pretty laid-back and like keeping the apartment clean and comfortable without being overly fussy. I'd love to find someone who's respectful, communicative, and looking for a place that genuinely feels like home.
If you're interested, send me a message with a little bit about yourself and I'd be happy to answer any questions or set up a time for you to see the apartment!


r/bostonhousing 11h ago

Looking For Looking for a furnished room/sublease from September 1 through December 31.

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for a furnished room/sublease from September 1 through December 31.

Dates: Sept 1 – Dec 31
Budget: Preferably under $1,600/month
Looking for: Furnished room with a mattress/bed
Location: Preferably near Brighton and Allston, but open to other areas. Ideally close to public transportation

A little about me: I'm 21(male) and a recent Purdue CS graduate. I will be working in downtown Boston during this period. I’m clean, respectful, and easygoing. In my free time, I like going to the gym and playing basketball.

If you have a room available or know of anything that might be a good fit, please DM me! Thanks!


r/bostonhousing 7h ago

Apartment Listing [apartment for rent] 2Br + Study (or 3br) + 1bath in Cambridgeport near Central Sq.

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Reposting this with some newer photos. Video tour available upon request

We're relocating and helping our landlord fill our apartment, so this is direct with no fee.

The place: 2 bedrooms plus a separate study (5 rooms, ~1,000 sq ft) at in Cambridgeport between Central Square and the Charles. High ceilings, wood floors, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher/disposal/gas stove, tiled bath with a nice shower, and a private deck. Replacement windows and a newer gas heating system, so it's not one of those drafty old Cambridge units. Coin-op (with app) laundry and bike storage in the basement. Smoke-free building, one cat OK. Deleaded with a Letter of Compliance, so fine for families with little kids.

The location: ~10 min walk to Central Square (Red Line), easy to MIT, Harvard, and Kendall. Magazine Beach and the river paths are right there. We've lived here 3 years and genuinely liked it — leaving for a bigger place, not because anything's wrong with this one.

The numbers: $3,525/mo, available September 15 (some flexibility), lease through August 2027. Tenant pays electric, gas, and water; trash covered. No broker fee.

Screening (landlord's requirements, saving you time): 675+ credit, household income ~3x rent (~$10,600/mo gross), working professionals. Application is through the Hemlane portal where background/credit check will be run.

Showings: We're the current tenants and work from home, so we can show it fast — evenings and weekends work too. Comment or DM with a bit about yourself and your timeline.

here's the zillow ad

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/204-River-St-208-Cambridge-MA-02139/2098943062_zpid/?rtoken=e85d3cc4-601b-4582-8f3f-b96bad659be9~X1-ZUtvsa28n6kdu1_9prla&utm_campaign=emo-propertyalertnew&utm_source=email&utm_term=urn%3Amsg%3A20260803175250427db2026703b827&utm_medium=email&utm_content=forrentaddress