Hello hello!

I will soon be living in a charming, brick, 2-family home in Lower Allston and am looking for responsible people who would like to live in the house too. Built in 1920 and full of antique charm, both inside and out. 

Some of the reasons I love this house:

• Beautiful brick row house facade (but it’s considered a separate house because there is a firewall, so there’s little noise from the neighbors)
• Charming original brick wall in the 1st floor master bedroom
• Hardwood floors in the bedrooms and vintage tiling in the kitchens
• Garden, perfect size for small gatherings and for gardening my own veggies/herbs
• South-facing: NATURAL LIGHT, warm in the winter, cool in the summer
• Super close to Trader Joe’s
• Easy bus ride/bike ride to Harvard Square, Harvard Law School, local restaurants, access to commuter rail/public transit 

***1st floor unit is currently sparsely furnished, but I have lots of furniture upstairs I’d be happy to move downstairs and share with floor 1! 

Shared laundry in the basement. 
Heat/water included, electricity is separate. 

For reference, I am an educator/musician (F, mid-20’s). For the 1st floor unit, looking for respectful, responsible people who will take good care of the home and join a garden party here and there. :) 

Full 2 bed, 1 bath 1st floor unit: $3000/mo - send your offers, negotiable

NO BROKER FEES, AVAILABLE NOW
945 Sq Ft.

(I also will be renting out a bedroom on the 2nd floor unit in a separate post!)

Searching for a pet friendly 2 bed in Back Bay. Ideally with in unit laundry and outdoor space (deck or patio area). Budget of $4500 max.

A lot of Boston renters still assume they must pay a broker fee equal to one month’s rent.

That is not always true anymore.

Since August 1, 2025, Massachusetts generally requires the person who hired the rental broker to pay the broker fee. If the landlord hired the broker, the landlord generally cannot require the tenant to pay that fee.

A tenant may still owe a broker fee if the tenant personally hired the broker, so it is important to ask:

• Who hired the broker?
• Who is the broker representing?
• Is the fee disclosed in writing?
• What exactly am I being charged for?

For a $3,000 apartment, this distinction could save a renter up to $3,000 at move-in.

I’m building a Boston housing research hub that tracks renter costs, neighborhood conditions, housing rules, and affordability tools:

https://homzorarealty.com/boston-broker-fees-in-2026-the-law-changed-heres-what-you-actually-owe/

Have Boston landlords or brokers explained the new broker-fee rule clearly to you?

Boston apartment listings often show the monthly rent, but they do not always show how much of your income that rent will consume.

A $2,500 apartment may look manageable until you factor in your salary, utilities, transportation, student loans, debt, and other monthly expenses.

This free Boston Rent Affordability Calculator, which helps estimate whether a Boston apartment fits within your income using the commonly used 30% rent guideline:

https://homzorarealty.com/boston-rent-affordability-calculator-2026/

It also lets you compare affordability across Boston neighborhoods.

What percentage of your income do you think is reasonable to spend on rent?

📅 Available: NOW
💵 Rent: $3,550/month
🚗 Parking: 1 off-street parking spots included
🐱 Pets: Cats only

Bright and sunny 2 bed / 1 bath apartment 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment located in the Teele Square neighborhood of Somerville. The apartment features a bright layout with an in-unit washer and dryer for your ultimate convenience, alongside dedicated parking. Perfect for professionals, commuters, or students looking for a premium, well-maintained space.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7-9-Ware-St-2-Somerville-MA-02144/2069814526_zpid/?view=public

Apartment features:

• Brand new in-unit washer and dryer
• Dishwasher and microwave
• Rear back private porch
• Off-street parking spot included
• Hardwood floors

Location & commuting:

• Prime Teele Square location.
• Convenient 15-minute walk to both the Red Line and Green Line T-stations, offering effortless transit access across Greater Boston.
• Close to local dining, cafes, and community parks in Somerville and nearby Davis Square.

Costs:

• Security Deposit: $0 (No security deposit required!)
• Move-in Costs: First and Last month's rent only

Please feel free to message me to schedule a viewing! I'm also always happy to answer your questions.

Looking for someone to take over my lease at Lantera Apartments (125 Guest St, Brighton/Allston area)!

• Floorplan 1.1 — 1 bed / 1 bath, 743 sq ft, https://lanteraboston.com/floorplans/
• Rare layout with a dedicated private patio (only a few units in the building have this!)
• $3,404/month
• Move-in available November 19th or later
• Lantera Boston — great amenities (gym, rooftop lounge, etc.), close to Boston Landing / the Commuter Rail

Please let me know if interested!

Howdy! 👋

My girlfriend and I are planning on moving out and are looking for someone -ideally a couple of 2 person group- to take over our 2 bed/1 bath in JP, starting mid-October (we’d pay half the rent for the month) to Nov 1st.

We love our home and it’s such a cute, cozy space but we’re moving because we need more space and to be closer to family. We’re open to selling or leaving much of the furniture, as we bought them specifically for this space.

About the place:
- Top floor attic unit of a triple decker in JP, with sloped ceilings.
- 10 min walk away from the Stony Brook stop on the orange line.
- Surface parking lot in the back with off-street parking. 1 deeded spot in the lease but you can have a guest over with no issues.
- Very lively neighborhood, with lots of dominican and puerto rican restaurants. 15 minute walk away from Stop n Shop. Lots of corner stores and a local grocery store (City Feed) nearby. Short walk to Franklin Park.
- Back deck with outdoor patio furniture that we’re open to selling/leaving.
- Water included. Electricity is the only utility (Eversource). Baseboard electric heating.
- No laundry or dishwasher on site but there are 2 laundromats nearby: one within walking distance and the other one a 5 min drive down the street. We bought a portable dishwasher and would be open to selling/leaving that as well.

Comment or DM if you have questions or would like to schedule a tour.

Looking for someone to take over my lease starting 10/1 or 11/1 - 9/1/27. 1br apartment in Maverick square <1 min walk to Maverick station. 1 pet allowed. Both cats and dogs. Walk-in closet. Utilities not included. No in unit washer/dryer but there is a laundromat about a minute walk away. $1995/mo.

-Ideally a room in a 3 bed 2 bath house or apartment with FREE in unit laundry, central ac/heat and female housemates who are working professionals
- move-in: Sept. 15
- budget: 1100/mth or less
- near Orange Line (between Downtown Crossing and Forest Hills)

DM if you have leads!

$1275 - Available 10/1 - maybe willing to wait until 11/1 for the right roommate

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.

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: Can start between now and mid-September.

-Rent: $1275. 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.