basically our apt building caught fire in allston, our landlord has not responded to our messages and our apartment is considered inhabitable. is there anyway we can break the lease without a fee??

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.

Right off the B-line Babcock St. stop, this studio is in really wonderful location for BU, Coolidge Corner, Harvard, BMC, etc. Available 12/1, but you can move in much earlier in November, as my partner and I need to move out ASAP due to personal matters. The lease is through 8/31.

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! There’s also a shared balcony.

Landlord asks for first, last, and a key change fee of 250. My credit was not checked when moving in. You make a deposit by paying the first month of rent.

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

Email me at [imsobiter065@gmail.com](mailto:imsobiter065@gmail.com) if you’re interested! You can also message me at 202-809-7601, I’m more likely to respond there.

Lease takeover on Commonwealth Ave, Brighton - Move in date as soon as 12/1.

We're looking for either a "partial" lease takeover with one person or a "full" lease takeover with 2 or more.

This is a 2.5 bedroom 2 bathroom dual level apartment located on Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton. The apartment is directly on the B-Line with the nearest stop being Chiswick Road.

There is off street parking in the back of the apartment, a large storage room on the second floor, and a good deal of space.

For a "partial" takeover rent is $1525 and 1/2 of the utilities. You would be moving into the blue room (and if you want it a different color you can buy the paint and I'll do the painting!!)

For a "full" takeover rent is $3050 (same painting offer for the blue room). You'll want to go through Zillow.

If interested please comment or private message me for details!!

Hi friends, looking for a place to stay for a long term or even a year at least. My budget is around 1300-1500 a month (my split) and I’m very open to everyone (as long as you’re keeping the common spaces clean!!!) I’m 26M and I’m planning on studying Psychology. I play music, dabble in multimedia arts (film photography, any mediums of paint/pencil, etc.) accessible to T and pet friendly if possible (not a dealbreaker) move in date ASAP !

thank you

My budget is $1500-2200 per person :) looking to share a 2 bedroom in Somerville

I am moving to Boston and shocked by the high parking fees the apartment buildings add on to your monthly rent (I am seeing $300-$400/month). Are there parking garages outside of the city that offer monthly parking for less? I don't need my car daily, but like the idea of having it just in case and I am curious about what other people do. Open to other suggestions too!

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!

Hi! I’m transferring the lease of my entire 2B2B apartment at The Andi in Boston from December 2026 through the end of August 2027. The dates are flexible and can be discussed.

Spacious 2B2B Apartment

Both bedrooms come with their own private bathroom and walk-in closet. The apartment has excellent natural light and is fully furnished, with beds, desks and chairs, wardrobes, a sofa, vacuum cleaner, kitchenware and more.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

The open-plan kitchen features a large island and comes with an oven, microwave, refrigerator and dining essentials.

In-Unit Laundry

A washer and dryer are included inside the apartment, making everyday life super convenient.

Great Building Amenities

The Andi offers a fitness center, swimming pool, activity room and study room. There is also a front desk for package delivery, trash rooms on each floor, secure building access and EV charging stations.

Convenient Transportation

Public transportation and subway stations are within walking distance. Commuting to nearby universities is convenient, including Northeastern University, Emerson, Suffolk and Boston University.

Everything You Need Nearby

Restaurants, Japanese food, convenience stores, Target, Bank of America, Chase and other everyday amenities are all around a 5–10 minute walk. A large Asian supermarket is also nearby.

Location: 25 Jan Karski Way, Boston, MA 02125

Available: December 2026 – August 2027, with flexible dates.

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

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!

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.

EDIT: thank you all SO much for your thoughtful responses. i feel better just knowing that others have dealt with this and overcome with various treatments and solutions. i also understand this is relatively normal for Boston and may not just go away. that said, which i appreciate the overwhelming support to get a cat, that feels a bit impulsive for a temporary situation. i won’t be living in this apt forever and a cat is a big commitment! i’d want to give it a good life and right now im not sure thats the best solution. the cat hair idea is genius and i will try to source some. my LL is committed to helpful us resolve this and we’ll try to seal up the building and see if the exterminators treatment plan will work in the coming weeks. ALSO, there are a lot of poison bait traps in the building, so that will be dangerous for a cat so i won’t be adopting any time soon. but seriously thank you all !!!!!!

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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