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Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $1,500 / Bedroom 700 1 Resident 6/1/25
6/1/25 $1,500 / Bedroom700Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Room for rent Somerville w/Garden & Cat. LGBTQ, International friendly

Room available in 2- bedroom furnished, shared home. Available August 15 or after. Rent $1500./All utilities included.

I'm an easy-going full-timeTufts professor/owner of the unit.
Located on a side street about 15-20 minutes from Porter Square,...
Cambridge or Davis Square, Somerville. MBTA Red Line and commuter rail access in Porter Sq.

Green line E train access is a 5 min walk away at:
Magoun Square/Green line E train.

Fast access to Harvard, MIT and Tufts. 2 short blocks to the bike trail and close to grocery stores and restaurants. Ideal for a researcher, fellow, professional, postdoc, academic, --or anyone simpatico who's kind w/a sense of humor.

Room dimensions are 11.5 x 11.8 feet (3.5 meters x 3.6 m) w/small private closet space and small ceiling fan. Back yard /garden access.Clean, airy. Laundry--washer and dryer access in basement. Shared bathroom. LGBT friendly, as well as to people coming from abroad/international/all continents. Feel free to send any questions!

Lease Terms

  • Flexible/Other lease
Shared Housing

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • Last Month Rent
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
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Contact

Jeannie

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Furnished
  • Garden/Yard
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Living Room
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • Close to Public Transportation
  • International Student Friendly
  • LGBT-Friendly
  • Near Metro or Subway

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Security Deposit
    $350

Parking

Unassigned Street Parking

Shopping Centers

Somerville PlaceWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Porter Square Shopping CenterWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Somerville PlazaWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 11 min (4.8 mi)

Transit / Subway

Magoun SquareWalk: 4 min (0.3 mi)
Ball SquareWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Porter Square StationWalk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Davis StationWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Gilman SquareWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
West MedfordWalk: 55 min (2.9 mi)
Malden CenterDrive: 9 min (4.3 mi)
North StationDrive: 10 min (4.6 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 18 min (8.5 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 16 min (7.5 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley University, PorterWalk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Lesley UniversityWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
Tufts Univ., MedfordWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)
Harvard UniversityWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)
Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)
Mystic River ReservationWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)

Schools

John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Winter Hill Community
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
Benjamin G Brown
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Somerville High
Grades 9-12
Public
4
Out of 10
Arthur D Healey
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
Missituk Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
4
Out of 10
Curtis-Tufts High School
Grades 9-12
Public
NR
Out of 10
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
Graham and Parks
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

92

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

83

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

90

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Active

68

Soundscore

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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