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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
3 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$950 - $1,050 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
2,000 8 Residents 6/1/26
6/1/26
Total Monthly Price
$950 - $1,050 / 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
  • Faculty/Staff

From $945 · Central A/C+Solar · WiFi/Elec Incl · Free Parking · Indiv Leases · 5yr 5★ Tenants

Welcome to 42 Hamilton Rd — a fully renovated residence just a 14-minute walk (0.4 miles) from Tufts, in one of Somerville's most livable pockets between Davis Square and Ball Square. We have been renting successfully to Tufts students since 2021 —... five consecutive years of positive tenant feedback. The property received a modern renovation in 2022, so you get the reliability of an established, well-managed home with the feel of a newer one.

Rooms start from $945/mo (standard) to $1,045/mo (premium larger rooms). All on individual leases — your rent is your responsibility alone, regardless of who else lives in the house.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR RENT
Every room includes:
· High-speed WiFi
· Electricity — solar-powered, fixed at just $18/mo
· Central A/C & heating (HVAC) — whole-house system, not window units
· In-unit newly installed washer/dryer, free to use.
· Dishwasher
· Free driveway parking for up to 3 cars
· Covered bike shelter with dedicated rack — stores 6+ bikes, protected from rain
· E-bike & scooter charging station
· Private gated backyard with outdoor seating

Gas (heat supplement) runs approximately $5–$35/person/month — unusually low for Somerville winters thanks to our high-efficiency system.

LEGALLY PERMITTED & RECOGNIZED
42 Hamilton Rd holds a City-Approved Group Living permit for up to 8 unrelated students (4 per floor). You and your housemates are fully protected and the property is fully code-compliant — no legal gray area. This permit is genuinely rare in Somerville and matters when it comes time to renew or sublet. The property is also recognized by the Tufts Off-Campus Housing office, which has invited us to participate in their annual Off-Campus Housing Fair for student outreach.

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD — EVERYTHING WITHIN 5 MIN WALK
· Stop & Shop — full grocery run without a car or T ride
· Ball Square Cafe — beloved Somerville breakfast institution (4.5★, 1,200+ reviews)
· True Grounds — cozy local café, a favorite study-over-coffee spot
· Basma Cafe — neighborhood gem run by a father-son duo, known for generous portions and a warm welcome

Davis Square Red Line station is a 15-minute walk, connecting you to Boston, Cambridge, and the full MBTA network. Bus stops 87 and 88 are a 3-minute walk for direct campus access.

FOR INDIVIDUALS
Secure your private room and step into an established house community of Tufts students who value academic focus and mutual respect — no awkward stranger-matching required.

FOR GROUPS
Coming as a group of 3 or more friends? Ask about our group discount. We've successfully housed multiple friend groups over the past five years and know how to make it work smoothly.

LEASE & PRACTICAL DETAILS
· Lease start: June 1, 2026 · 12-month term
· Sublet allowed · Renewal offered
· Upfront: first + last month's rent + security deposit
· No broker fee — rent directly from the landlord
· Contact: Jerry Yang · (650) 223-3470

In-person and virtual tours available — schedule yours today.

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
Food Masters/turnstyle Shopping Center Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.8 mi
Fresh Pond Shopping Center Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.7 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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