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Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
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4 Bathrooms $1,000 - $1,300 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
4 Month Lease
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Available Now $1,000 - $1,300 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
4 Month Lease
200Sq. Ft.
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Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students

120 Bay State Road

Dormitory-style living in Kenmore Square brownstone fully renovated during Summer 2016. Perfect for international graduate students coming to MIT for the semester or year.

Rooms are fully furnished with new furniture.

Leases available by semester...
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There are full bathrooms on floors 0, 2, 3 &4.

Kitchenette and dining/common area on 1st floor. Fridge, microwave, surface hotplate, dishwasher.

Monthly rental prices are for single occupancy. Many rooms can be rented as doubles for a 25% premium; some rooms can be rented as triples for an additional 25% premium.

Large 1st floor room (1F) overlooking Bay State Road for $1,300/month.
Medium/Large 1st floor room (1RL) in quiet rear of building for $1,150/month
Medium/Large 2nd floor room (2RL) in quiet rear of building for $1,150/month.
Small 3rd floor room (3FL) overlooking Bay State Road for $1,000/month
Large 3rd floor room (3FR) overlooking Bay State Road for $1,300/month.
Medium/Large 3rd floor room (3RL) in quiet rear of building for $1,150/month.
Large 3rd floor room (3RR) in quiet rear of building for $1,300/month.
Small 4th floor room (4F) overlooking Bay State Road available for $1,000/month.
Large 4th floor room (4R) in quiet rear of building with separate living room/study and bedroom for $1,400/month.

An up to $250 scholarship is available for the semester.

Included in rent:
*Weekly cleaning of all common areas by a professional cleaner
*All utilities (heat, hot water, electricity)
*MIT wireless network
*Free laundry machines in basement

Tenants must be full-time, degree seeking MIT students or international students participating in a program at MIT.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
  • 3 Month lease
  • 6 Month lease
  • 9 month lease
  • Academic Year
  • Short-Term lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Fees

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dining Room
  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Living Room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free

Laundry

  • Laundry Room in Community

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop

Fees and Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Heat
    Included in rent
  • Utility - Gas
    Included in rent
  • Utility - Electric
    Included in rent
  • Cable
    Included in rent
  • High Speed Internet Access
    Included in rent

Shopping Centers

Jillians Walk: 8 min Distance: 0.5 mi
The Longwood Galleria Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Memorial Plaza Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Walk: 58 min Distance: 3.0 mi

Transit / Subway

Blandford Street Station Walk: 2 min Distance: 0.2 mi
Kenmore Station Walk: 3 min Distance: 0.2 mi
Boston University Central Station Walk: 9 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Boston University East Station Walk: 6 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Fenway Station Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Ruggles Station Walk: 26 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Back Bay Station Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
North Station Walk: 50 min Distance: 2.6 mi
Yawkey Walk: 7 min Distance: 0.4 mi
Boston Landing Drive: 14 min Distance: 7.0 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 14 min Distance: 6.2 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley Univ., Art Institute Walk: 4 min Distance: 0.2 mi
Boston University Walk: 10 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Berklee College of Music Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Emmanuel College Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi

Parks and Recreation

Coit Observatory Walk: 11 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Charles River Reservation Walk: 4 min Distance: 0.2 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Walk: 32 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Boston Public Garden Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park Walk: 37 min Distance: 1.9 mi

Schools

Morse
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Boston Latin
Grades 7-12
Public
8
Out of 10
Carter School
Grades 7-12
Public
NR
Out of 10
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Snowden Int'L High School
Grades 9-12
Public
2
Out of 10
Lawrence
Grades K-8
Public
9
Out of 10
Tobin K-8 School
Grades PK-8
Public
2
Out of 10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Grades PK-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Madison Park High
Grades 9-12
Public
1
Out of 10
Hurley K-8 School
Grades PK-8
Public
6
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

95

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.

Busy

64

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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