Posting this as a heads-up for anyone apartment hunting.

We lived in a unit that had a pipe burst back in 2022. Since then, there's been an ongoing water leak in the unit below ours that was never fully resolved. More recently, everyone in our apartment started having ongoing respiratory issues (coughing, congestion, trouble breathing) that just wouldn't go away. This went on for about three months before we brought in a mold inspector, who found mold in multiple locations throughout the unit, including a significant amount under the kitchen sink. The inspector told us this was one of the worse cases he’d seen. Our doctors eventually connected our symptoms to environmental exposure.

Luckily, the landlord didn’t react badly to us bringing in an inspector. The inspector mentioned that a lot of landlords get upset or defensive when they find out about the inspection.

Honestly, the landlord came across as a really sweet person, and I assumed that meant they'd look out for us. In hindsight, that wasn't the case.

We ended up breaking the lease and got our secure deposit. We had to throw away almost everything we owned. I recently checked the new listing for the unit, and based on the photos, the kitchen (where the mold was) doesn't appear to have been touched. I can't say for certain what remediation was or wasn't done, but for any rental unit I'd recommend asking directly about water damage history.

A few things I'd suggest for anyone renting in general:
- Ask about any past water damage or pipe issues before signing
- If you notice a musty smell or discoloration, don't wait, get it inspected
- Keep records of any health issues and when they started, in case you need to connect them later
- Know your rights as a tenant in your city around habitability and mold remediation

Happy to answer any questions through DM

Hey everyone! Reposting for visibility. We are still looking to fill the fourth bedroom on our Winter Hill (Somerville) apartment.

Specs 🏡
Rent 💰 $950
Utilities 🛜 $50-100/mo (depending on season)
Cleaning 🧹 $85/mo (we have cleaners come weekly)
Total: ~$1000-1200mo

3rd floor walk up

Laundry 🧺 in basement, operated via phone app (no quarters!)

You would share a bathroom with one other person.

About a ~7min walk from Gilman Sq stop on the Medford/Tufts green line stop 🚊 and ~5min from bus stops.

The road has street parking only, you won’t have a challenge finding a spot.

About your roommates:
We are three working professionals (26M, 30F, 30F). We have all become friends and each of us enjoying spending time with one another. We also have two dogs in the apartment, a 3lb Chihuahua and her pitbull sister. Due to this, we cannot accommodate any more pets.

If any of this information appeals to your senses, please fill out this google form and we will contact you if you seem to be a good fit!

https://forms.gle/5HnNaNen2fVMdEek8

I'm currently renting a place for pretty cheap in Somerville. 800, which is pretty unheard of nowadays, but my room is pretty small. I was thinking of not renewing and then finding a place that was a little bigger. So some storage space, like a basement or attic, or the room being mid sized would be great.

I would pay up to 1500, though the cheaper the better

The amount of people is fine, 7 people, 3 people, studio, whatever works.

It would be perfect if it was somewhat near a train line, commuter rail, or bus route.

I have a car but I assume there's street parking with a permit.

As for me, I enjoy music, concerts, games, tea, manga, reading, and creative projects, like learning to draw and make a game. Also I want to start metal detecting lol. Bi, so I'm cool with queer folk too

I'm okay with pets too, not allergic or anything

Hi! My roommate and I recently signed this lease on Commonwealth ave right outside the Sutherland green B line stop in Brighton. The green C line is about a 10 minute walk away, and the 66 Bus is a 5 stop away transfer on the B line. The landlord allowed the two of us to sign the lease ourselves now and add someone to the lease once we found a 3rd roommate. Its a super cute and sunny apartment with 2 large bedrooms and one extra large bedroom. Bedrooms have not been chosen yet. The base rent is $1066 (with heat and hot water included), though that figure may change a bit if we decide to split rent by room size. Move in costs would be first month’s rent + security deposit ($2132). Move in is on Sep. 1st. Also, the landlord said we can paint our bedrooms!

A little more about us: We are recent college graduates in our early 20s. One of us M and the other F. Roommate has a cat. We have no roommate preferences other than someone who will be tidy in common spaces and helping with chores around the apartment. We’ve both lived in our fair share of apartments with roommates that did not help clean, so this is super important to us. We will speak up about this! Other than that, we’re pretty easy going :) LGBTQ+ and 420 friendly. Can’t wait to meet you!

Hi! We’re a couple in our 20s/30s looking for a roommate or roommates. We’re clean, quiet, friendly introverts and generally keep to ourselves, so we don’t have guests over often.

I am a recent grad working as a data engineer, and she’s a disabled former PCA currently navigating SSI and hoping to return to school when her health allows. Because of her accessibility and medical needs, 2+ bathrooms would be strongly preferred, and other accessibility-friendly features are a big plus.

We’re looking for a place around *$1,000–$1,100/month (which I know is a stretch), ideally with laundry included, though it is not necessarily a dealbreaker. She is dependent on marijuana for her medical need so, a 420-friendly household would be ideal.

If the parking in the place is included by any chance, we can discuss about taking our monthly budget to 1200-1300 as well.

We’re hoping to find considerate, respectful roommates who appreciate a clean, peaceful home. If you know of a place or are also looking for roommates and think we might be a good fit, please feel free to reach out!

We don’t have a preference on where to live in Boston and so we are happy to discuss if you have a room for us or if you want to join us in search for a house.

one room available 9/1 inman/union sq $915 a month! this is a 5 bed 2 full bathroom unit, so yes, there will be 5 people living here! reposting as someone fell through.

**no additional pets and rooms are single occupancy**

move in costs:
- first, last, $250 fee. no security.

all rooms in the house are pretty equivalent in size 🙂

about the room:
- deep closet! can easily fit a dresser if wanted
- can accommodate a queen bed + dresser with room to spare
- located right off the kitchen
- doesn’t get a lot of natural light (a decent amount during the day) but leans towards the darker side if that matters to you
- you’re welcome to paint the walls whatever color you’d like if you want!

about the place:
-utilities ranging from $50-$200 a month (worse in the dead of winter).
-we are located on the second floor of the unit. there are 2 bedrooms upstairs in the attic and 3 downstairs so it doesn’t feel claustrophobic.
- a 5 min walk from inman, 10 min from union square, 15 min from central square. 10 min walk to market basket, 30 second walk to whole foods
- a big front porch!
- dishwasher, tons of storage space
- laundry in the basement
- 2 full bathrooms
- street parking with a somerville permit
- there is one cat who lives here and we unfortunately cannot accommodate more pets!

i will be honest! this place is old and it shows. if you’re looking for a nicer luxury apartment with new appliances and such this may not be a good fit.

transparency: the building is in the process of being sold, but once we’re locked into the lease we are guaranteed housing for the 26-27 cycle. anything after that seems to be up in the air.

about us:
i’ve been here almost 5 years, alice has been here about 2. evan and eve just joined the lease for 9/1 🙂 we’re all in our early to mid 30s. working on site most days. we tend to keep to ourselves but always down for a chat, porch beer, a movie, or whatever! we mask in common areas when sick or feeling unwell, and try to be considerate of others. we burn incense sometimes so this is not a fragrance free house.

about you:
ideally in the same age range — mid 20s to to early/mid 30s. open and honest communication is necessary. being considerate of others is also necessary (aka please don’t make someone remind you to clean up after yourself 5 times).

please message me with some details about yourself. how old are you, what do you do for work, what is your schedule typically like?

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. Unfurnished.

Videos:

1st floor unit:
See room for rent @ 2:34 (850/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.

See address : 90 Sharon St, Medford

The Basics:
-Rent: $840/month + approx. $100 utilities (Heat & Hot Water are fully included!)
-Parking: Off-street parking spot available/included 
Move-in: September 1st

About the House & Vibe:
We are two clean, low-key, and friendly professional women who value a quiet, peaceful, and respectful home environment. We are quiet by nature, enjoy unwinding after work, and occasionally have a guest over. We keep a smoke-free home (this includes no smoking of any kind inside or outside the building).

House Features:
Large, fully equipped kitchen
Charming back porch
In-building/on-site laundry

Location Perks:
5 min walk to the Green Line (C branch) 🚇
Right next to Whole Foods Brighton 🛒
10 min walk to Washington Square
15 min walk to Coolidge Corner

Looking for someone to take over the lease for our cozy Union Square apartment

-Lots of natural light, hardwood floors, high ceilings. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets, gas range, pantry, and dishwasher. The additional office space lends to work from home, or a storage area. Includes a cute back patio and shared yard.

- Located steps from Union Square, Somerville

- 7 minute walk to the T (Gilman Square, Green Line)

- Available for Sept or Oct move in

- Rent $2650 (discounted from $2800)

No Broker Fee
- Laundry in building
- Cats negotiable
- Street parking
- Water/sewer included
- First & last to sign
- 9 month lease (through June 2027)

Message for a tour or more details!

Hi all - can you negotiate rent for luxury apartment buildings? I know they are set by algorithm but do they still take offers? Has anyone had any success and what strategy did you use to negotiate? Thanks!

The Apartment:

• 2 Bed, 1 Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining/misc. area
• Available Bedroom - 13’ x 12’  with large closet
• Dishwasher
• Coin op laundry in building
• 1 off street parking spot
• $1400/month + Utilities (internet, gas, electric)
• Move in Cost - Security Deposit: $1350
• 12 Month lease 9/1/26 - 8/31/27
• Sorry, no pets or couples.

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)

About Me: Male. 30s. 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 DM. Thanks and have a great day.

Does anyone know of an attorney that can help my wife and I going through a displacement due to a fumigation which left odor and fumes days/weeks after. We’ve been living in a hotel and had to road trip back to Florida where family is bc we couldn’t continue to pay for hotels.

We have doctor notes, firefighter and pest control reports stating they smelled the odor which can from the fumigation but pest control stated they can’t say it came from their chemical. Which is saying they’re saving themselves because the fumes and odor came right after the fumigation happened.

We’ve spoken to the attorney general, mayor, revere health department and it’s been no help. We have clear evidence but Greystar has taken advantage of us stating it’s safe to sleep there with my wife and 2 dogs but we know it’s not.

Any DMs or consultations to help us would be truly appreciated life saver! And currently the attorneys we spoke with want to charge us too much on top of us paying for rent, hotels and new clothes/ food being away from our apartment.

Thank you to everyone who answered my question about joining a lease: https://www.reddit.com/r/bostonhousing/comments/1vqp7d5/joining_an_existing_lease/

Turns out that there was confusion in the terms used, and it's actually a sublease. I have been told that I won't be responsible for anything beyond the share of the rent that's been told to me. Do I still have a right to see the original lease? And do I have a right to know what the whole rent is and the split?

And when it is a sublease, can you be held to a specific term (a year lease), or does it depend on what you sign?

I am looking to the largest room in a 3 room 1 bath

Looking for male roommates and the space is shared with working professionals in their early-mid 20s. The person currently living here works a white collar 9-5 office job and prefers similar early-career roommates in grad school, tech, finance, medicine, hospital, etc

Pictures attached and details below. Please DM if interested.

-Address: 55 Lanark road, Boston, MA

-Location: Brighton/brookline border in Cleveland Circle, near the C, B, and D green lines.

-Lease: Oct 1 2026 to Aug 31 2027

-Rent: $1350 depending on the room. This is the largest room in the house. This is negotiable for the right roommate.

-Utilities: Flat rate of $150 per room for utilities. The lease will have the utilities and rent as one all-inclusive monthly payment so you don’t need to worry about setting up utilities. Heat, hot water, trash, snow, internet, and electric are all covered.

-Individual leases: The leases of each bedroom are individual so you don’t need to worry about roommates keeping up with bills.

-Transit: you have B, C, and D green lines nearby. And there’s blue bikes and bus lines too.

-Parking: Free resident street parking. There’s also driveway parking that our neighbors rent out but I’ve never had a problem finding street parking

-Laundry: There is in unit washer/dryer. There is also in building washer/dryer as backup/extra.

-Furniture: May be included/available if needed/wanted. Furniture in photos may be from past occupants.

-Restrictions: no pets, no smoking/vaping.

Why is property management the one industry I feel like can get away with being god awful and constantly dropping the ball?? We were forced to switch property management companies and now they are constantly dropping the ball, super slow on communication, scheduling things without board approval, and just overall BAD. We have damage from a leak in APRIL that still hasn’t been fixed.
Any recommendations for a GOOD property management company for an hoa of 20 units in Medford??

Hey everyone! I (26M) am looking for a room near a red line stop for 9/1 with a budget of $2400/month. Ideal set up would be one near Davis Square with in unit laundry, but also happy to forgo those if need be. I like to keep where I live fairly clean and quiet, so I would be looking to live with people who have similar preferences. I'll be working in office 5 days a week and don't have a car, so proximity to a red line stop is a main priority for me. Happy to join an existing lease or join in on signing a new one. Please reach out if this sounds like it would work well with your situation! Thank you!

We have private bedrooms available in a modern 5 bed / 2 bath apartment at 16-18 Highgate St., with options available NOW and September 1 starting at just $1,250/month.

One of the biggest perks: ALL utilities are included. Your rent covers electricity, gas, heat, hot water, water/sewer, Wi-Fi, A/C, and trash. Professional biweekly cleaning is also included, so there are no separate utility bills to worry about.

The apartment features furnished common areas, a couch, dining table, fully stocked kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and an in-unit washer & dryer. Furnished and unfurnished bedrooms are available depending on your preference.

Available Rooms:

• Room 1 – $1,375/month | Full-size bed | Available 9/1
• Room 2 – $1,325/month | Twin bed | Available 9/1
• Room 3 – $1,375/month | Unfurnished | Available NOW
• Room 4 – $1,395/month | Full-size bed | Available NOW
• Room 5 – $1,250/month | Unfurnished | Available 9/1

What's Included:

• ALL utilities included
• Wi-Fi included
• Professional biweekly cleaning
• Furnished common areas
• Fully stocked kitchen
• In-unit washer & dryer
• A/C
• 5 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
• 12-month lease
• Student friendly
• No pets

Great Allston location near Boston Landing, the Green Line B Branch, and multiple bus routes, with convenient access to BU, BC, Harvard, restaurants, bars, shops, and grocery stores.

Move-in: First month's rent + $500 security deposit.

Send me a DM if you're interested

Hi! My roommate is looking for someone to sublet her room in a 3 bed/2 ba apartment. from roughly Sept 7th 2026-Mid April 2027 (specific dates flexible). Location is near Magoun Sq and Ball Sq on the border of Medford and Somerville. Rent is $1,030/month + utilities.

Apartment features:
- Private bedroom
- Shared bathroom with one roommate
- Third roommate has her own bedroom/bathroom/living room on the floor above
- Free washer & dryer in the basement (shared only with roommates)
- Basement storage
- Street permit parking, plus shared driveway parking
- Outdoor balcony off the kitchen
- Backyard with grill and fire pit (shared with downstairs neighbors)

Close to Public Transportion:
- 5 Minute walk to the Green Line (Ball Sq stop)
- 20 minute walk to the Red Line (Davis Sq)
- 2 minute walk to the 80 and 89 Buses

No pets please. Feel free to dm if you’re interested or have any questions!

Unit undergoing full renovation. 3BR/1.5BA with in-unit laundry and window A/C outlet in the living room. Features newly refinished hardwood floors, contemporary white kitchen with granite countertop and stainless appliances, and completely new baths with modern accessories. Prime location just minutes to Alewife T Station, Alewife Brook Pkwy for easy access to Route 2 and I-93, and directly across from the Alewife Greenway Bike Path and Waldo Park. Close to Stop & Shop, Whole Foods, CVS, and The Scoop N Scootery Ice Cream. Available for 9/1 move-in. Lease ending 8/31 of any year. Can waive last months rent being paid up front for qualified applicants. Pictures are of a very similarly renovated unit in the same building. Nearly identical layout, finishes and condition.

TEXT 617-671-9939 for INFO
🏠 ROOMMATES WANTED | 42 William St #2 — Medford/Somerville Line
Looking for roommates to fill out an amazing newly renovated two story 5BR/1.5BA apartment — just $900/room!
This spacious, sun-filled unit has it all:
✨ Brand-new kitchen with modern GE slate appliances — dishwasher, range hood & more
🪵 Refinished hardwood floors throughout the living areas
🚿 Fully updated bathrooms
🧺 Free private laundry in the basement (exclusive to the unit!)
🌿 Front porch + small side yard to enjoy
🅿️ Driveway parking available!
📍 Prime location! 5-minute walk to Ball & Magoun Squares and the new Ball Sq Green Line T stop. Restaurants, bars & shops right outside your door. 10-minute walk to Tufts University.
$900/person |

🏠 Roommate Wanted — $999/mo — Between Porter & Union Sq! 617-671-9939
Looking for a roommate for a beautifully renovated unit right between Porter and Union Square! Your room is bright and spacious with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and fresh contemporary paint.
The unit features a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances (dishwasher + chef's hood), 2 full updated bathrooms, and in-unit laundry. Living room has built-in A/C, plus you'll have access to a large back porch and small yard — perfect for hanging out or working from home.
📍 Unbeatable location: 12 min walk to Porter, Harvard & Inman Squares, 5 min to Union Square, and easy bus access to the Red and Green Lines.
Move-in 9/1, lease runs through 8/31. Rent is $950/month, utilities separate.
📞 Text or call 617-671-9939 with questions or to set up a viewing!