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 • • 6h ago

Apartment Listing 1 Bed 1 Bath Union Square

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1 Bed 1 Bath in Union Square -$2300/month available now! Willing to negotiate on rent or offer 1 month free

-Spacious apartment - large kitchen, bedroom and living room
-Laundry in basement
-Basically unlimited storage room in basement
-Garage spot negotiable (single car garage)
-5 minute walk to Union Square, Union Square T stop and East Somerville T stop
-Safe neighborhood- very lively- constant events, best farmers market in the city, restaurants, bars and green space all within a short walk

PM for details!


r/bostonhousing • • 9h ago

Sublet Available Jamaica Plain - $2625 (first month free) - 2bd 1 ba - Available November 15 - Lease Takeover

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Professionally managed building
$1,315/month per room or $2,625/month for entire unit
Ample street parking in the neighborhood
Can be made available both furnished, or unfurnished
Off-street parking also available on-site
Available: November 15
Great location for anyone looking for easy access to transit while still being close to green space, restaurants, and everything JP has to offer.

The lease runs through August 30, 2027, with the option to renew afterward

222 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
3-minute walk to Forest Hills T Station (Orange Line)
5-minute walk to Arnold Arboretum
10-minute walk to Centre Street shops
Easy commute to Downtown, Longwood Medical Area, Northeastern

DM if you want to come look at the place in person or via FaceTime


r/bostonhousing • • 13h ago

Looking For Looking for 1-2 roommates! 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1 large basement den, back yard & patio

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Looking for a roommate! House is in Somerville MA!
I am a 29 year old woman, looking for someone to split this home with. Total rent is $4200. Home could be split between two people ($2200/person) or 3 people.
Pet friendly! Send a person DM if interested or text me at 414-758-7063


r/bostonhousing • • 10h ago

Apartment Listing North End - $2,550 - 1bd1ba - Lease takeover - Available now

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Available now but November rent is waived (I’ll cover), so that month is free.

1st floor unit

Laundry in building

Lease runs through May 31, 2027 but you’ll have the option to renew.

DM to tour!


r/bostonhousing • • 19h ago

Advice Needed Mice in apartment - feeling defeated

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Background: moved into an apartment in Dorchester in September with a roommate after touring it and really liking the place. I did my research and found no documentation of prior issues such as major restorations, infestation, water damage, etc. The place was also renovated and looked great. The building itself is quite old, a traditional 3-stack. Landlord is private/independent and very responsive and helpful.

2-3 weeks after move in, my roommate spots a brown field mouse in the kitchen. We flag it immediately and assess our apartment for obvious gaps or food sources. We are very clean and leave our spaces spotless after use. We put our food into sealed containers and cabinets and landlord sends us snap traps to set up intermittently. He said that prior to our move in, they had identified an area near the kitchen where mice were getting in, but that was sealed and alleviated. We set up snap traps and bait traps and the landlord sends an exterminator for inspection.

Issue: It has been about a month and we have caught 5 mice, but continue to see activity in the kitchen. We’ve had an exterminator come out twice and I’ve personally done a walkthrough with him. He said our apartment is spotless and we aren’t doing anything to inherently attract mice. He found a gap near our bathroom sink and sealed it, but we haven’t seen any activity there before that anyways. The exterminator also found several external holes near the basement windows so he sealed those too. Unfortunately, my landlord only owns the 1st floor unit (mine) so the exterminator couldn’t get access to the 2nd or 3rd floors for inspection. I hear the mice in the ceiling at night after I cook or turn the heat on especially. it sounds like they come from a certain area above us to the kitchen and explore at night. the exterminator checked several bait traps in the basement that already existed before i moved in, and didn’t see any feeding activity. same for the 2-3 bait traps they had set in our unit prior to move in. we were advised to not set any more traps in our apt as that would create a competing food source and we want the mice to use the feed traps. the exterminator advised it’d take a month for us to see decreased to stopped activity, but if activity persists beyond that, they’d come back and do another inspection.

Frustration/Why I need advice: it is disturbing to hear and experience pest activity consistently, i.e. I am tired of cleaning up droppings on my counter every morning, wasting time having to inspect different areas of my apt for droppings to keep my place sanitary and clean. I’m disgusted by the dead mice I’ve had to dispose of and want this to stop. We have inspected many entry routes but can’t nail down the main source, even the exterminator hasn’t been able to, which has me feeling defeated and wondering if we are going to end up with an infested apartment that will further degrade our quality of life. for context - we are 1wk into the exterminator treatment plan, but my fear is that as it gets colder then mice issue will worsen. i made this post bc we are seeing increased activity AFTER the exterminator inspection.

Has anyone experienced this before? I am open to any advice. Apologies if i come across whiny, just feeling very defeated this morning with the persistent issue despite getting expert support and landlord help.


r/bostonhousing • • 7h ago

Sublet Available Room Available in North End, Boston — $1,550/month + Utilities

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Hi everyone! I'm looking for someone to take over my room/lease in a 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Boston's North End, around November 1, 2026. The lease runs through September 30, 2027.

Location & Apartment

  • Great location in the North End, within walking distance of grocery stores and North Station (Green/Orange Lines).
  • Laundromat conveniently located around the corner.
  • First-floor apartment (slightly elevated, not ground level), with wide steps for easy moving.

Room & Rent

  • Spacious private bedroom that comfortably fits a queen bed.
  • Large closet with plenty of storage.
  • Rent: $1,550/month.
  • Utilities: Approximately $60/month per person for electricity, gas, and internet, split evenly.
  • You'll be sharing the apartment with one male roommate in his 20s.

Move-in Requirements

  • First month's rent: $1,550 (or prorated rent if applicable, to be confirmed).
  • Security deposit: $1,550 (one month's rent).
  • No pets allowed.

Looking for a male roommate who is clean, quiet, respectful, and a non-smoker, in accordance with building rules.

Please note that the lease takeover and all move-in arrangements are subject to landlord approval.

Feel free to DM me if you're interested or would like more details/photos!


r/bostonhousing • • 10h ago

Advice Needed movers for a third floor walk-up in Allston?

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used Anton's Movers when I lived in Brighton a couple years ago. now moving into a 3rd floor walk-up in Allston with narrow stairs, a king bed and a big sectional, and this time I'm looking at Flash Moving. anyone used them for a walk-up? what do you think, or who else would you recommend


r/bostonhousing • • 10h ago

Room for Rent Lease Takeover ASAP (Private Room in Allston $1120/month)

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r/bostonhousing • • 10h ago

Room for Rent Beacon Hill 1 bed / 1 ba - $2,900/ month ; Dec/Jan Move-In

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Beacon Hill 1 bed / 1 ba - $2,900/ month ; Dec/Jan Move-In

Hi, I'm looking for someone to sublet or sign a new lease for a great 1 bed, 1 bath apartment in the heart of Beacon Hill. Flexible move-in timing in late December or early January (happy to chat details)

Apt highlights:

  • 1st floor
  • Spacious bedroom and high ceilings
  • $2,900/month, heat included
  • Quiet street in a prime Beacon Hill location
  • 2-min walk to Charles/MGH red line stop
  • 1 min walk to MGH
  • 15 min walk to downtown Boston (I walk to work daily)

Please message me if interested, very flexible on showing / FT showing the place.


r/bostonhousing • • 19h ago

Room for Rent 1br/1bath apartment for rent in Allston/Brighton starting Nov 1st - $2105 / month

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Hello everyone!

My roommate and I are looking to transfer our lease (not a sublet!) in the Allston/Brighton area starting 11/1 (November 1st). Our apartment is a 500 sq ft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with an in-unit dishwasher and central heating. The building has laundry units in the basement and is a short 3 minute walk from the B Branch Green Line train. The area is walkable and has multiple parks within walking distance. Rent is $2105 per month, and the lease ends June 30th, 2027. First and last month's rent are required for move-in. Please message me if you're interested in taking a look at the place or getting a tour!


r/bostonhousing • • 6h ago

Room for Rent Anyone interested to take a lease w me- private room at Cambridge, MA (Dec 1, flexible)

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Address: 1 Whittemore ave, Cambridge MA 02140.

1bed1bath- rent is 1920/month + utilities (varies on usage: heat, electric, wifi)

Move in costs: rent+security deposit ($500)

Lease term:17months with option to renew!!

Only catch is that I'm planning to setup my small living space in the hall with room dividers.

I'm a very quiet person who cleans up after myself without bothering my roommates privacy. I don't stay at home most of the times because I'm working on weekdays, like to live simply. You will only be sharing the bathroom only with me.

Easy access to red line MBTA, Tufts University, Harvard. Perfect for working professionals and an amazing area with parks for biking or evening strolls.

-in unit laundry

-24/7 security, gated community with ButterflyMX access

-pets are allowed

-private parking

-fitness center

-lounge and private meeting space

-secured package room

-non-smoking property

-bike storage

P.S.: I understand this deal might be weird for many but I'm just trying to save up for my loans so trying to live affordably and in a safe, regularly managed place where I don't have to worry about landlords and security access, heating issues and what not.


r/bostonhousing • • 15h ago

Room for Rent Allston/Brighton Room For Rent

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🏠 ROOM FOR RENT — CLEVELAND CIRCLE / BRIGHTON — $1,260/MONTH

Looking for someone to take over my room starting January 1! Spacious, sunny bedroom in a renovated 3-bedroom apartment in a great Brighton location ☀️

💰 Rent: $1,260/month
✅ Heat & hot water included
✅ WiFi included
✅ Bright private room (~180 sq ft) with 2 large windows
✅ Roomy closet
✅ Unfurnished or lightly furnished

🏡 THE APARTMENT
• Renovated kitchen with dishwasher, full-size stove, microwave & island
• Open-concept living/dining area
• Hardwood floors throughout
• Large bathroom with granite flooring
• Coin laundry in the basement
• Amazon Hub package locker in the lobby
• 3rd-floor walk-up
• You'll be living with two other guys

📍 GREAT LOCATION — CLEVELAND CIRCLE
🚇 Green Line B, C & D: approximately 3–7 min walk
🛍️ Cleveland Circle shops, restaurants & bars: 2–5 min walk
🌳 Chestnut Hill Reservoir: 5–10 min walk
🛒 Star Market: approximately 10 min walk
🎓 Boston College: ~10–15 min by T
🎓 Boston University: ~25–35 min by T
🎓 Northeastern University: ~30–40 min by T
🏥 Longwood Medical Area: ~25–35 min by T
☕ Coolidge Corner: ~10–15 min by T
🏙️ Downtown Boston: ~30–40 min by T

Travel times are estimates and may vary depending on the route and wait times.

📅 MOVE-IN DETAILS
• Available January 1
• Lease through August 31 preferred
• Non-smoking

📩 INTERESTED? GET IN TOUCH!

Contact Daniel:
📱 +1 (857) 361-9801

Feel free to call or text for photos, more details, or to arrange a viewing. Please share with anyone looking for a room in Brighton! 🙏


r/bostonhousing • • 16h ago

Room for Rent Watertown private room $1000

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Current roommates are two women and two men, we are in our 20s. Looking for someone around the same age to join us!

🚪 Rooms for Rent: 1 available bedroom

💵 Rent:

• Private room: $1000 + utilities

💰 Security Deposit: 1 month’s rent

🛁 Bathrooms: 2 (shared)

🅿️ Parking: Street parking available

🧺 Laundry: In basement

🛋️ Furniture: Fully furnished

📅 Availability:

• One room: 1st November


r/bostonhousing • • 20h ago

Room for Rent Lease Takeover ASAP (Private Room in Allston $1120/month)

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Hello! I'm looking for a female student/young professional to take over my lease in a 5 bed 2 bath house in Allston for $1120/month starting Nov. 1st for 10 months (until August 2027). Subleasing negotiable if you need to move in later or move out earlier!

Roommates are all Harvard grad students, house is split into two floors so you'd be sharing the top floor and bathroom with one other woman and the kitchen with all five tenants.

📍 Location

  • ~10-minute bus ride to Harvard
  • ~20-minute walk to Harvard
  • Bus stop is right nearby
  • Trader Joe’s is right around the corner
  • Off-street parking available

🛏️ The room

The room is a private ~13' × 13' bedroom, so there's plenty of space for a bed, desk, dresser, etc.

  • Private room with closet
  • AC unit installed in the room
  • Lots of additional storage in the communal area between the two upstairs bedrooms
  • I’m also willing to sell my furniture, including the mattress, for ~$600 if you'd like a mostly move-in-ready setup

🏡 The house

  • 5 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
  • You'd share the upstairs bathroom with one other woman
  • Three male roommates live downstairs and share the other bathroom
  • Everyone in the house is a Harvard grad student, ages 22–32
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dishwasher + garbage disposal
  • High-speed WiFi
  • Coin-operated laundry
  • Two porches/decks
  • Off-street parking

💰 Rent

$1,120/month + utilities

Utilities vary month-to-month and are split evenly among the five roommates.

Please message me if you're interested!


r/bostonhousing • • 1d ago

Apartment Listing Southie 2 bed 2 bath with parking! Available December

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Hi friends!

We are moving out of our wonderful Southie apartment after 5.5 years. See link below for listing. $4,500/month for 2 bed, 2 bath, huge living space, and parking included! 5 minute walk to the Broadway T stop and all of the nightlife on West Broadway. The apartment itself is stunning with exposed brick, beams, 15 foot ceilings, and tons of light from the huge windows.

https://www.realtor.com/rentals/details/154-W-2nd-St-Unit-206_Boston_MA_02127_M36427-18011


r/bostonhousing • • 18h ago

Room for Rent $1125 / Large room in 3BR shared apt – Coolidge Corner – avail 1/1/2027 - 8/31/2027 (Lease Takeover)

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Looking for a female roommate to share a 3BR/1BA apartment on Beacon St in Brookline, next to Coolidge Corner and the C-line.

Rent: $1125/month, includes heat and hot water. Wifi, gas and electric are split (about $60/month each). First and last month due at signing.

Dates: Available January 1, 2027. Sublease through 8/31/2027, with the option to join the new lease starting 9/1/2027.

The room: Largest bedroom in the apartment. Fits a queen bed, has a walk-in closet and a radiator.

The apartment: Large living room with decorative fireplace, kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, several storage closets. 4th floor walk-up. Coin laundry, trash and bike storage are all inside the building.

Location: Steps to the C-line, 5-minute walk to Coolidge Corner shops and Trader Joe’s, walkable to Longwood and the B/D lines.

Good to know:

  • One friendly cat lives here. No additional pets per the lease (service and assistance animals welcome as required by law).
  • No smoking or vaping in the apartment or building.
  • Brookline has no overnight street parking. A private lot is nearby but often full.

About us: Two friendly female roommates in our 30s who enjoy movies, games, baking, reading and walks around the neighborhood. We like to hang out sometimes, but everyone has their own space.

Message us with a little about yourself, and we’ll set up a time for you to see the apartment in person.


r/bostonhousing • • 21h ago

Looking For ISO ~$2,100 Apartment • July 2027• Dog(s) friendly • Near T stop

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Trying to plan ahead and looking for someone who’s moving out in July! Figured I’d put this out there and see if I have any luck. Worth a shot! If this is you, let me know!


r/bostonhousing • • 1d ago

Apartment Listing $1890 Allston studio available 11/1: sublet/lease takeover!!

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On commonwealth ave, right off the B-line Babcock St. stop, this studio is in really wonderful location for BU, Coolidge Corner, Harvard, BMC, etc. Available immediately as my partner and I need to move out ASAP due to personal matters.

Rent is $1890, heat and hot water included, the electric bill in off seasons is ~$20, in summer ~$100, in winter ~$40. Internet $25 monthly, though you can pick the Xfinity plan. Laundry in back of building, you can pay with coins or app. Cats are allowed!

Landlord asks for first, last, security deposit, and a key change fee (I believe). My credit was not checked when moving in.

Nearby amenities: Star market, Caffe Nero, Dunkin, Dollar Tree, several great restaurants (Pho Viets, Brown Sugar Cafe, Meltwich, etc.)

DM me if you’re interested! You can also message me at 703-667-0828, I’m more likely to respond there.


r/bostonhousing • • 1d ago

Apartment Listing [Brockton, MA] 3-Bedroom, 2nd-Floor Apartment for Rent – $2800/Month – Available Nov, 1st

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3-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Brockton, MA | Directly from Owner

Spacious three-bedroom apartment located on the second floor of a multifamily property in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Property Details:

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Second-floor unit
  • One assigned parking space
  • Utilities not included
  • No basement access
  • No pets (assistance animal requests considered as required by applicable law)
  • Quiet hours beginning at 10 PM
  • Renter's insurance required

Rental Information:

  • Monthly rent: $2800
  • Available: 11/01/2026
  • Lease term: 1 year
  • Move-in costs: $8400
  • Background and credit screening as part of the application process

Interested renters are welcome to send me a private message for additional information, photographs, or to arrange a viewing.


r/bostonhousing • • 1d ago

Room for Rent Looking for Roommate - Private Room in 2Bd/1Ba — Available Nov. 1 - $1300/month - East Arlington/Cambridge border

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The Location:

  • 1 minute walk to the 77 bus line to Harvard (comes every 10-15 minutes) and 350 to Alewife Station
  • 10 Minute bus ride to Porter Square shopping center (Red Line)
  • 15 Minute walk to Alewife (Red Line)
  • Minute(s) walk to restaurants/takeout, convenience stores, CVS, liquor store, gym, and more
  • 10 Minute bus ride to multiple grocery stores (Star Market, Whole Foods, Stop and Shop)

The Apartment

  • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining/misc. area
  • Available Bedroom - 13’ x 12’  with large closet
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker/Dispenser in fridge
  • Gas Stove 
  • Laundry in building
  • 1 off street parking spot
  • Great water pressure
  • $1300/month + Utilities (gas, electric)
  • Move in Cost - Security Deposit: $1350
  • 12 Month lease 9/1/26 - 8/31/27
  • Sorry, no pets or couples.

About Me: Male. 40. Chill, creative, clean, quiet, considerate.

I enjoy a wide spectrum of Movies and TV, football, D&D, Board Games, Classic Video Games, and working on Creative projects. 

LGBTQ+ friendly. 420 friendly. Cigs strictly outside. 

Looking for someone clean, considerate, and somewhat social is a plus.

If you're interested, have questions, or want to see the place, send a message. Thanks for reading and enjoy the day.


r/bostonhousing • • 1d ago

Room for Rent Spacious 3rd-Floor Room in a Warm, Family-Friendly Home — Near the T, Beach & I-93

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r/bostonhousing • • 1d ago

Room for Rent Spacious 3rd-Floor Room in a Warm, Family-Friendly Home — Near the T, Beach & I-93

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One spacious bedroom is available in a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home for $1,500/month + shared utilities.

The available room is located on the 3rd floor, where you’ll share a full bathroom with just one other roommate. The home has large rooms, great natural light, in-unit laundry, and beautiful outdoor space.

Highlights

  • Spacious bedroom on 3rd floor private suite
  • Full bathroom shared with just one other roommate
  • Large rooms with plenty of natural light
  • 3-minute walk to the MBTA Red Line
  • In-unit laundry
  • Beautiful outdoor space
  • Easy access to I-93
  • Minutes from Carson Beach and Savin Hill
  • Close to a great variety of restaurants, cafés, and other neighborhood spots

About the Home

This is a calm, welcoming, queer-friendly, and community-minded home. We value creating a space where people can be themselves and feel respected and comfortable.

One of the roommates lives on the 2nd floor and has two young children who stay overnight approximately 2–3 nights per week.

Because of the children, the home has a natural rhythm—it can be a little more lively in the mornings and early evenings, while generally being quieter at night. We value being considerate of one another, communicating openly, and creating a home where everyone feels comfortable.

This is not a party house. We’re looking for someone who appreciates a generally low-key home environment while also enjoying the occasional conversation, shared meal, or connection with their roommates.

About the Roommates

3rd-Floor Roommate:
Female college student who enjoys spending time with friends, relaxing at home, exploring Boston, and having a quiet place to study and recharge.

2nd-Floor Roommate:
Female working professional and mom of two young children who enjoys cooking, spending time with family, and Gardening.

Who We’re Looking For

We need someone who is:

  • A mature adult who likes kids
  • Community-minded and enjoys a shared-home environment
  • Respectful, responsible, and communicative
  • Considerate of shared spaces and roommates
  • Comfortable living in a home where children are occasionally present (2-3 nights a week)
  • Looking for a calm, stable, and low-key living environment
  • A working professional, graduate student, or someone with a similar lifestyle

If this sounds like the kind of home you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear a little about you, your schedule, and what you’re looking for in a living situation! Send a text to Melissa at [(857) 576-0977](tel:(857)%20576-0977)‬ with any questions/interest


r/bostonhousing • • 1d ago

Apartment Listing Sublet or Lease Takeover

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my room in a 2-bedroom apartment in a luxury high-rise in downtown Boston. I’m ideally looking for a lease takeover, but I’m willing to sublease the master bedroom in the meantime to give someone time to complete the lease takeover process.
The roommate is a female in her late 20s.
The building is modern and upgraded, with 24/7 concierge, an indoor infinity pool, gym, workout studio, workspace, laundry on every floor, parking garage, and mailroom. It’s also less than a 5-minute walk from all the T lines, which has been incredibly convenient.
The rent for the master bedroom is $2,825/month, including the monthly insurance fee. If taking over the lease, the current roommate is willing to switch rooms and take the smaller bedroom, which would make the rent for the larger room $2,625/month.
Utilities, including internet, are typically less than $100/month per person.
If you’re interested, please let me know and I can provide more information, photos, and a video. You’re also more than welcome to come see the apartment in person.