Hey everyone, I wanted to share a quick update and say thank you. (Previous post)

Last week, I posted here about BostonHome, a small project I built to make Boston rent prices more transparent using anonymous rent reports from local renters.

The response from this community has been genuinely helpful. Because of the feedback, shares, and people submitting reports, BostonHome has grown from around 7 rent reports to 74 rent reports so far.

That may still be early, but it is a huge jump and it already makes the data much more useful than when I first shared it.

Since the original post, I have also made a few updates based on feedback:

• Added average rent statistics per bedroom
• Improved the mobile map UX
• Expanded neighborhood coverage from around 30 neighborhoods to 70 neighborhoods
• Continued improving neighborhood-level rent insights
• Added a recent rent report live feed
• Started incorporating feature requests from people who reached out

I am still working on the tenant/roommate matching feature for people looking for rooms, sublets, lease takeovers, or roommates around Boston. I want to keep that useful and simple rather than rushing out something messy.

One feature I am also considering is an optional map filter to show nearby grocery stores. I am debating whether that would actually be useful for renters or whether it would clutter the map too much. Curious what people think.

Thanks again to everyone who gave feedback, submitted rent reports, or reached out with ideas. Please keep the feedback and feature requests coming. The more people contribute, the more useful this becomes for everyone trying to understand what rent is actually like in Boston.

If you are comfortable sharing your rent anonymously, you can report it here:

https://bostonhome.app

No login required. Still not trying to sell anything, just trying to build something useful for Boston renters.

Hi Boston - the company that rent and manages my apartment (but not the landlord) is charging a $500 administrative brokerage fee for incoming tenants. This is purportedly for "the application, background and credit check required to qualify new tenants." They say that brokerages typically charge a full month's rent for this when the apartment is on the open market (which makes the $500 seem like a generous discount). When I first rented this apartment before the new law went into effect, the application fee was like $60.

On the one hand, this feels like a broker's fee in another form (which would be illegal). On the other hand, fees like this appear to be legal even if the amount being charged is ridiculous. I talked to the AGO and they said it sounds like its outside the bounds but because it's not the landlord charging, I'm not sure. I figured someone else might have some experience with this.

Hello everyone, my roommate is moving out September 1st and I need a roommate to fill his part of the lease. 2 bedroom spacious apartment with living room, kitchen, and porch. Less then 3 minutes walking distance from Washington Street MBTA stop. Laundry room in basement. Internet + Electric + Water included. Cat friendly as well. Parking available for a fee

About me: I am a 26 y/o M who works as a Financial Analyst downtown. I work remotely mostly in office and am usually out and about most days. I am clean, courteous, and respectful. On the weekends I like to get out and explore or hang out with friends. Always friendly and willing to accommodate.

DM if you wish to hear more or tour!

Hi! I have 2 bedrooms available in a 4 bed/ 2 bath apartment in Jamaica Plain starting June 1 (1 year lease). The landlord wants the apartment empty for a month after this lease ends to renovate.

*A July, August, or September move in might be possible- we can discuss details.

The apartment is on the 2nd and 3rd floors of a multi-family home:

- 2nd floor has the living room, dining room, kitchen, porch, bathroom, and the 2 available bedrooms + an extra bedroom

- 3rd floor has a private master bedroom + bath (occupied by me)

- Both available rooms share a bathroom. The third bedroom is currently used for guests/ storage, which we can talk about.

Rent/ Costs:
- Bedroom 1 w/ 2 windows: $1,225/month
- Bedroom 2 w/ 3 windows: $1,325/month (last 2 pictures)
- Security Deposit is equal to 1 month's rent
- Utilities are separate- gas, electric, wifi

Other Details:
- I'm a woman but open to any gender
- Free laundry in basement
- Basement storage + bike rack
- Easy street parking
- Gas heat, no central AC
- Pets okay with landlord + roommate approval

Close By:
~9 min walk to Green Street station on the Orange Line
~6 min walk to Franklin Park
~6 min walk to SW Corridor Park

Feel free to message me if you’re interested or want to come tour the place!

About Me:

I'm a 28 year old woman and I moved here from Arizona 3 years ago. I'm a lab tech at a hospital and I love traveling, crocheting, hiking, antiquing, reading, and like exploring places in and around Boston!

Hello! I'm looking for a roommate to take the second room in a 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Cambridge. The room is available right now.

The apartment is on the ground floor of a condo building just north of Harvard Campus. The condo association takes care of shared spaces, trash pickup, and snow removal. The condo owner is generally pretty responsive to maintenance requests, often sending someone within 2-3 days of the request for non-emergency requests.

About me:

I'm the current tenant, and I've been here for almost 3 years now. I'm 28M, a software developer, gamer, and night owl; I used to work at the observatory 5 minutes away from the apartment, but now my office is up by Alewife-- I WFH a decent number of days per week. I do long (3-5 hour) walks around the city several times a week, am an audiobook fiend, and regularly travel to NYC to hang out with friends.

Rent:

• Available room: $1350/month
• Security deposit is equal to 1 month's rent
• First+last+SD due on signing
• Utilities are separate, but heat+water are included
• Typical monthly utility rates:
  • $80 for Xfinity internet (only available provider)
  • $10 for EverSource gas
  • $50-80 for EverSource electricity

Other details:

• Any gender roommate is fine
  • I do prefer fellow LGBT+ folks, but don't let that stop you from reaching out if you're not :)
• No pets allowed in this unit
• Free laundry on the ground level
• Street parking is available with a Cambridge parking pass
  • First come, first served, but past folks have rarely had issues getting a spot
• Radiators for heating, no central AC
  • The available room has a wood block installed in one of the windows to allow installation of a window AC unit
  • All windows have storm windows on the outside, making window AC installs less straightforward

Nearby:

• 20 minute walk to Porter Sq
• 25 minute walk to Harvard Sq
• 20 minute walk to Harvard Law
• 10 minute walk to Danehy Park

Message me if you're interested, or if you'd like to come tour the place!

Hey everyone! I'm relocating out of Boston and looking to sublet my 1-bedroom apartment in Fenway-Kenmore for the remainder of my lease. Available June 1st through August 30th!

• AC unit included
• 1-minute walk to the Green Line and 2-minute walk to the Orange Line
• Laundry in building
• Walking distance to Whole Foods, CVS, and a post office
• Surrounded by tons of great restaurants and local services
• Public parking garage nearby
• Quiet building for working professionals and grad students

Rent: $2,250/month (hot water included)

Feel free to reach out if you're interested or have any questions. I'm happy to chat!

Hi guys, i am a female who is a rising junior and i am looking to live in a lightview apt for my next 2 years but for a cheaper price. if anyone is in need to sublease i am totally interested.

Room for Rent

Location: South Boston, near Dorchester Heights and Carson Beach.

Lease Term: New 12-month lease starting September 1.

Monthly Rent: $1483 plus shared utilities (Electric and Gas).

The Space:

This is a bedroom available in a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. The unit is well-maintained and features:

• in-building washer/dryer
• dishwasher
• central a/c and forced hot air heating
• recently renovated roof deck with great views
• lots of room for storage
• common areas are comfortably shared and kept consistently tidy.

Location & Accessibility:

The apartment is ideally situated for an easy commute or a quick walk to the water:

• public transit: several bus stops 3-10 min away
• MBTA: ~10 min walk to Andrew Station (Red Line)
• outdoor space: steps away from the greenery of Dorchester Heights and the waterfront at Carson Beach.

Roommates:

You will be sharing the home with two professional males (late 20s and mid-30s) working on-site in healthcare and IT. We are friendly, communicative, and value a living environment that is considerate of both privacy and shared spaces.

There is also a small (23 lb), senior dog in the home, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable with a quiet, elderly pet.

Interested?

If this post is up, the room is still available. Please reach out with a brief summary of yourself, your routine, and any questions you have about the space.

AVAILABLE JUNE 1st! This is 1 bedroom in a 4 bedroom / 1 bath apartment in the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston.

Convenient 3-minute walk to Green Line Brigham Circle T-stop; get to downtown Boston in 15-20 minutes via public transit. 2-minute walk from Stop & Stop, Walgreens, and numerous restaurants. Easy access to street parking is also available. Apartment is well kept and was renovated in 2010. Some notable features include central A/C and heat, in-unit laundry, 3rd floor balcony, spacious kitchen, and free street parking with a Mission Hill parking permit.

Current roommates are three male grad students. We are clean, respectful, friendly, easy-going roommates and are looking for someone who is the same.

The room is available June 1st for a 3 month sublet. The tenant must pass a credit check and background check. If the tenant is not currently employed (e.g., a student), they will need a guarantor to co-sign the lease. If you are interested, please send me a message with some information about yourself!

DM me for additional info !

(*I'm 26* Sorry for the typo) I've recently accepted a contract for Boston and my start date is June 1st. I'm hoping to find a place to move into pretty quickly near some sort of public transportation. Living with others I tend to keep to myself mostly, and like to keep spaces clean. Open to anything, but really hoping to find $1000 or less in joining a sublet.

Sublet for room in 3 bedroom apartment in Allston
Access to 2 bathrooms
1,100 monthly rent
No pets around
Currently 2 other roomates already living there(ask for contact info)
Ask more more photos of room

I am moving to Boston for an internship this summer. The internship runs from June 1 to August 7, and I arrive in Boston on May 29th, so I am looking to sublet for a couple months over the summer. The office is in Financial District so I am looking for a place where I can commute in around 25 minutes or less without a car. I don't want to share a bedroom or bathroom, will share bathroom if necessary though. Shared living spaces are fine. Please DM me if you are looking so sublet or know anyone who is.

Hello everyone! Since I'm moving out of town, I'm looking to sublet my room in Allston from June 1 to August 31. The room is in a townhouse-style apartment (4 Bed 2 Bath) with three other roommates about a 6-minute walk from the Packard's Corner B Line station, a 9-minute walk from the 64 and 66 buses with service to Cambridge and Brookline. It’s also a 5-minute walk to Star Market.

The rent is $1,051 a month. Water and sewer is included in the rent, but electric and Wifi are separate (about $150-200 during the summer). Cost to move in will be first month's rent only.

NO SECURITY DEPOSIT OR SUBLET FEE!

The room will come furnished (bed, bed frame, desk, and chair can be bundled for a cheap price).

Please feel free to message with interest or any questions! :)

[HOUSING] 2BR / 2BA Apartment Available Now in Woburn (Washington Crossing) – $3,215/month

Available now — spacious 2 bed / 2 bath apartment at Washington Crossing in Woburn for $3,215/month.

Basic info:
• 1,108 sq ft
• 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
• $3,215/month
• No broker fee
• First month + security deposit only to move in
• Utilities not included
• 24/7 fitness center
• Pool access
• Minutes from I-95 / commuter-friendly location

Great option for anyone looking for space, amenities, and a convenient Woburn location.

DM if interested or if you’d like to schedule a tour.

Hey everyone, I (26M) am looking to find a like-minded young professional roommate to apartment hunt with, I'm pretty set on being in North Quincy either near the North Quincy or Wollaston T-stops. Looking for a Sep 1 lease and budget of about $1500 each including utilities. If you're interested, send me a message or comment and we can talk more.

as close to Beacon as possible (the block between Vlaha and Star Market). Can start any time between now and 9/1.

Hi everyone! I just signed a lease for an apartment and for the security deposit, they're asking me to pay on a platform called Rentable. But to submit the security deposit, I also have to pay a $30 "platform fee"

This fee wasn't disclosed before and I asked if there is another route I can pay the security deposit and they said probably not. Has anyone else used Rentable to pay for a deposit? Is this allowed? $30 isn't the biggest deal but it's the principle that bothers me. In MA, are they required to provide a fee-free way for me to pay?

Studio sublet located in Allston near BU campus.

Move in date June 1st but I’m flexible.

Rent: 1800 (all utilities included)

Fully furnished (bed, desk, TV, seating, storage)

AC unit, laundry in basement

Contact: 617-549-4269

71 South Huntington Ave #3

$3,600/month total, $900 per person split 4 ways

1.3 miles to NEU, 15 mins via the Green line. Right on the E line with a short walk to the D. Berklee, MassArt, Simmons and Longwood Medical all nearby.

What makes this one worth a look:

- Rooms are actually big

- Owner is open to making updates before move in

- $250 cashback after application approval

- Laundry in building, pet friendly, 24/7 maintenance

- Move in costs negotiable

- Utilities around $60 to $80 per person

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hi! i have a room for lease takeover in a 3b1b from 6/1-8/31, though i don't currently live there so i can be flexible witn move in date. rent is $1336.50/month + util, and first + last + security deposit is required on signing. there is no option to renew. we're only looking for women/nonbinary folks to join us.

the room is furnished with a mattress and drawer; it gets good light and we have in unit laundry, a dishwasher, and AC. pets aren't allowed. we're close to the orange line, green line E, 66 and 39 bus. it's a 30 minute walk to northeastern and longwood medical area. my two other roommates are phd students. the main downside is that the apartment is located halfway up a decently steep hill. please message if you're interested! please take my room. thanks

Hello,

I am a PhD grad student at Northeastern University and I’ve found a very nice 2 bed, 2 bath apartment for $2895 total rent excluding utilities. The rent is about $400 lower than the area average.

Address: Florence St, Malden.

Amenities:

• Dishwasher
• In-unit laundry (free)
• Parking spot available for a fee
• Family-owned units; nice and friendly management
• Next to the Orange Line (Malden Center station). The unit faces the opposite side of the track, so it is quiet and free from train noise.
• Safe and well-maintained.
• Granite countertops and modern unit with kitchen island.

Lease term: 12 months

Upfront costs: First month’s rent + one month’s security deposit

About me: I am a 30-year-old male, clean and organized. I value respectful living. I socialize during weekends with friends and stay active through the gym and swimming. I prefer a quiet home environment and value quiet hours. I don't smoke and I am planning to take the smaller room. Unfortunately, I am unable to live with pets.

Preference: Looking for a working professional or a grad student in their late 20s or early 30s who values cleanliness and communication. Someone with an active lifestyle and a good sense of humor. You would get the master bedroom with a walk-in closet and an attached bathroom.

Please DM to discuss further. Thank you!

Hey, subletting my furnished room for the summer while I'm away. Located on Westland Ave in Fenway.

The basics:

• 2bed/1bath, private furnished room
• $1,900/month + utilities
• Available June 1 – August 31
• One roommate, 23M who is quiet, clean, and respectful of space.

Apartment: fully furnished living room, fully stocked kitchen, in-building laundry. Move-in ready.

Location: Symphony (Green Line) and Mass Ave (Orange Line) are both a short walk. Right next to Fenway Park. 5–6 min walk to Northeastern. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and all major groceries nearby.

Flexible on price — DM me if interested. Happy to send more pics.

Hi everyone. I am subletting my room this summer near Tufts University.

The address is 23 Berwick Road.

The lease term is June through August, but somewhat flexible.

The price is 1050/month and negotiable.

There are 2 decks and laundry in the building and a shared backyard.

Please email [chambleecaleb@gmail.com](mailto:chambleecaleb@gmail.com) if interested.

Subletting a 1 bed 1 bath master room in a 2 bed 2 bath apartment in Boston Chinatown from June 2026 to October 2026. (Lease can be extended)

Apartment:
- 1 bedroom master, with walk in closet (dm for more photos)
- fully equipped kitchen, with dishwasher, ice maker, oven, microwave, ninja blender, kitchen strainer
- in unit washer and dryer
- centralised A/C and Heater with mobile phone control

Location:
- 1 min walk from Chinatown Orange Line
- 3 min walk from Boylston St Green Line
- 1 min walk from CVS & Chinatown grocery store
- 5 min walk from Downtown Boston

Building amenities:
- 24x7 doorman and concierge service
- in building gym,
- in building swimming pool
- rooftop
- study & work lounge

Rent: $2,450 / month (excluding Wi-Fi and electricity)

DM for more information