• Bedroom 1 ($1119) - Two rooms available in 3b1b ($1119/$1055) in walking distance to Porter Square and Harvard Townhome

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Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
(3 Total in Unit)
 1 Bathroom $3,400 - $3,500 / Bedroom 1,100 3 Residents 8/1/25
8/1/25 $3,400 - $3,500 / Bedroom1,100Sq. 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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Two rooms available in 3b1b ($1119/$1055) in walking distance to Porter Square and Harvard

Two rooms available in 3b1b apartment just steps away from Harvard, Porter and Harvard Squares!

If you see this post, it’s available.

Looking for two roommates to join the lease from Aug 1st 2025 to July 31 2026 (lease end but possible to extend).... Preferably female.

Rent Details:

-Room 1: $1119 per month + utilities (~100-150$ per month depending on the season).
-Room 2: $1055 +utilities.
-Water included in rent.

-The landlord only requires first and last month’s rent, no security deposit. No broker fee!!

Apartment Details:

-Location: 306 Beacon Street, Somerville, 02143.
A cozy private room in an apartment nestled between Porter and Harvard squares, with only 15min walk to Harvard Square, 9min walk to Harvard Divinity School, 10min walk to Porter Square for redline or commuter rail!

-The apartment is also within walking distance to plenty of restaurants (we especially love Manoa nearby), parks and green spaces, and grocery stores (Star Market, Market Basket, and Whole Foods). The bedroom comes unfurnished, but the common areas, including the kitchen, are furnished.

-We have dishwasher in the unit, coin-op washer & dryer in the basement.

About the Roommates:

-You will be living with a female (late 20s) who is doing her PhD at MIT and plans to stay in the apartment for at least two years onward.

Tour the Apartment (in person or virtually):

-If you’d like to tour the apartment, either in-person or virtually, respond with your answers to the following questions to set up a time!

1) Are you comfortable sharing chores to keep the space a clean living environment, especially the kitchen and bathroom?

2) How would you describe your typical noise level at home?

3) What is your daily morning routine during the weekdays, and would it work with your schedule to have quiet hours after 10 pm on weeknights?

4) How often do you think you might have people over?

5) Do you smoke?

6) Are there any expectations or questions for us that you’d like to share?

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
Sublet Allowed

Renters are allowed to sublet this unit

Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

Lead Paint

  • No

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • Last Month Rent

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
Water/SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Xinche Zheng

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Amenities

Unit Features

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

Community Features

  • International Student Friendly

Laundry

  • Laundry Room in Community
  • Washer/Dryer in Unit
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Fees and Policies

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

No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Somerville PlaceWalk: 6 min (0.3 mi)
University HallWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Somerville PlazaWalk: 4 min (0.3 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterWalk: 75 min (3.9 mi)

Transit / Subway

Porter Square StationWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 8 min (0.5 mi)
Davis StationWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Magoun SquareWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Harvard Square StationWalk: 18 min (1.0 mi)
Gilman SquareWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
North StationWalk: 60 min (3.1 mi)
West MedfordWalk: 63 min (3.3 mi)
YawkeyWalk: 62 min (3.2 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 16 min (7.6 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 14 min (6.5 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley University, PorterWalk: 6 min (0.3 mi)
Lesley UniversityWalk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Harvard UniversityWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Cambridge CollegeWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 10 min (0.6 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 10 min (0.6 mi)
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Mystic River ReservationWalk: 53 min (2.8 mi)

Schools

Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Graham and Parks
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
Grades PK-8
Public
4
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
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
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Ratings

Walker's Paradise

96

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

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Excellent Transit

79

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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Biker's Paradise

99

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.

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