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Beds Baths Rent Max Occupants Availability
2 Bathrooms $950 / Bedroom 5 Residents 6/1/25
6/1/25 $950 / Bedroom
* 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.

Convenient For

  • Graduate Students

5 bed 2 bath house close to campus!

Hi everyone! My house has a room opening up for rent starting June 1. We are looking for current or incoming female Tufts graduate students ONLY. We are located in Somerville and are a 5 minute walk from Tufts University (Medford).

Details on the...
spots opening up:

1) Lease takeover with required renewal: We are looking for someone to take over a lease June 1-September 1, and then continue leasing for the next year (9/1/2025 to 9/1/2026). The total lease time will be 6/1/2025 to 9/1/2026.

General details:

1) We are a 5 min walk from Tufts, a 15 min walk to the Tufts/Medford Green Line stop, and within walking distance of Davis, Teele, and Medford Squares. We are also 15 min walking distance from the Davis Sq Red Line stop.

2) There are 5 beds and 2 baths. Each person gets their own room. The living room, dining room, kitchen, basement, and two porches are shared spaces.

3) Rent: $4500/unit. We currently split $900/room, but future roommates are welcome to decide how they want to split rent.

4) Utilities: electricity, internet, hot water, and gas are NOT included.

5) Laundry: in unit washer/dryer in basement. Shared with downstairs unit (2 people).

6) Parking: we have a driveway that fits 3 cars.

7) Pets: not allowed.

How to know if you're a good fit:

1) You are friendly and interested in contributing to a warm, friendly house environment.

2) You want to be friends with or on very good terms with everyone else in the house.

3) You're a clean person & generally want to live in a tidy environment.

The process:

1) Message me with any questions you may have. I’ll respond as soon as I can.

2) If we think you’re a good fit, we’ll send you a short questionnaire to fill out!

3) If your responses to the questionnaire sound good to us, we’ll set up a short zoom call so you can meet us and ask any questions you may have!

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

Lead Paint

  • No

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • No Upfront Costs
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
Water/SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Gabby Beddard

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • International Student Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Near Shuttle to Campus

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
    $950

Parking

Assigned Other Parking

  • 3 spaces available
  • We have a driveway that fits 3 cars.

Unassigned Street Parking

  • Additionally, we have street parking available for those who purchase a Somerville parking permit. We also purchase 2 2-day visitor passes each year from the Somerville parking department for guests.

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Medford Shopping CenterWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
Food Masters/turnstyle Shopping CenterWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Porter Square Shopping CenterWalk: 30 min (1.6 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 10 min (5.7 mi)

Transit / Subway

Medford/TuftsWalk: 10 min (0.5 mi)
Davis StationWalk: 18 min (1.0 mi)
West MedfordWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
Ball SquareWalk: 20 min (1.1 mi)
Alewife StationWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)
Magoun SquareWalk: 34 min (1.8 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
WedgemereWalk: 60 min (3.2 mi)
Malden CenterWalk: 62 min (3.2 mi)
Belmont CenterWalk: 65 min (3.4 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 16 min (8.5 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Tufts Univ., MedfordWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Lesley University, PorterWalk: 34 min (1.8 mi)
Lesley UniversityWalk: 42 min (2.2 mi)
Harvard UniversityWalk: 55 min (2.9 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Mystic River ReservationWalk: 42 min (2.2 mi)
Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 46 min (2.4 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 46 min (2.4 mi)
Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 53 min (2.7 mi)
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 45 min (2.3 mi)

Schools

West Somerville Neighborhood
Grades PK-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Thompson Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Brooks School
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Curtis-Tufts High School
Grades 9-12
Public
NR
Out of 10
Benjamin G Brown
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Hardy Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Missituk Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
4
Out of 10

Ratings

Very Walkable

84

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

76

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

Bikeable

66

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Active

73

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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