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Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
2 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$995 - $1,105 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
2,000 8 Residents 6/1/26
6/1/26
Total Monthly Price
$995 - $1,105 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
2,000Sq. Ft.
 * Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Gas
    Usage-based
  • Utility - Electric
    $18 / mo

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students

SPECIAL DEAL NOW: No Broker Fee, Wifi/Elec/HVAC Included, Quiet, Study-Friendly, Convenient

Welcome to 42 Hamilton Rd, a modern and legally secured student residence—the perfect home for both independent individuals and large friend groups attending Tufts University.

This two-story property holds a City-Approved Group Living permit,... allowing up to 8 unrelated students (4 per floor) to live together legally and safely.

Lease Structure: We offer rooms on an individual lease basis, providing you with maximum financial security and peace of mind.

For Individuals: Secure your private space immediately and join a ready-made, respectful house community.

For Groups: We encourage groups of 3 or more to apply together and offer a small group discount on the rent (Inquire for details!).

COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON YOU

Our house is built on mutual respect for privacy and academic focus. This balanced environment ensures everyone has a quiet study space but also a supportive house community. It's ideal for students who value their alone time but appreciate the convenience of an established house culture.

TOP-TIER AMENITIES & FEATURES

This home received a modern renovation in 2022, offering amenities that are almost impossible to find in Somerville:

Comfort: Whole-house Central A/C (HVAC) and Solar Power. High-Speed WiFi INCLUDED in your rent.

Rider Ready: Dedicated Free E-Bike/Scooter Charging Station and a secure bike rack in the gated backyard.

Security & Fun: Private, Gated Backyard for socializing and a quiet, study-friendly street.

Kitchen & Laundry: Modern, all-electric kitchen with a dishwasher, and FREE onsite laundry.

LOCATION & CONVENIENCE

Walkable: Short walk to Tufts campus and easy access to the Red Line (Davis Square).

Essentials: Stop & Shop is only a 5-minute walk away for groceries.

LEASE & UTILITY DETAILS

Rent: $1,000 - 1,200 per room with WiFi INCLUDED.

Fees: NO BROKER FEE. Rent directly from the landlord.

Gas (Heat) is paid by tenants (high-efficiency system keeps costs very low, ranging from ~$5-$35/person/month). Electricity is powered by solar panels, and is fixed at $18/month

Schedule your tour today! This unique, legally approved home will not last.

Lease Terms

Sublet Allowed

Renters are allowed to sublet this unit

Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • Last Month Rent
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Agent Broker Fees

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Jerry Yang
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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • Individual Leases
  • International Student Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit
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Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Video Surveillance

Shopping Centers

Porter Square Shopping Center Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Porter Square Galleria Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Fresh Pond Shopping Center Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Drive: 11 min Distance: 5.7 mi

Transit / Subway

Davis Station Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Medford/Tufts Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Alewife Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Ball Square Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
West Medford Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Porter Square Station Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Porter Square Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Wedgemere Walk: 63 min Distance: 3.3 mi
Belmont Center Walk: 56 min Distance: 2.9 mi
Malden Center Walk: 71 min Distance: 3.7 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 16 min Distance: 8.5 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Tufts Univ., Medford Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Lesley University, Porter Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Lesley University Walk: 39 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Harvard University Walk: 52 min Distance: 2.7 mi

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural History Walk: 43 min Distance: 2.3 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum Walk: 43 min Distance: 2.3 mi
Mystic River Reservation Walk: 47 min Distance: 2.4 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site Walk: 50 min Distance: 2.6 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Walk: 42 min Distance: 2.2 mi

Schools

West Somerville Neighborhood
Grades PK-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Thompson Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
8
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
Benjamin G Brown
Grades K-5
Public
7
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
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
GreatSchools Rating

Ratings

Walkability

Very friendly

Walkability

80/ 100

Transit

Moderately friendly

Transit

60/ 100

Bikeability

Moderately friendly

Bikeability

60/ 100

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