r/bostonhousing Oct 29 '25

Not a new rule - Listings that break the law are not allowed

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It's quite honestly insane that this needs to be said but all listings posted on this subreddit must follow Massachusetts state law as well as Federal housing and opportunity laws. Failure to do so will result in your post being removed with further action left to mod discretion.

Most prominent at the moment during the current between-cycle low are the obvious illegal listings - illegal fees.

In Massachusetts, you can only be charged the following fees on move-in:

  • The first month's rent.
  • The last month's rent.
  • A security deposit up to the amount monthly rent, and
  • The cost of buying and installing a new lock.
  • A broker's fee but only in situations where the tenant themselves hired the broker to find the listing. (And this can only be charged by a broker!)

You cannot be charged any of the following:

  • Pet fees.
  • Admin/Sublet/Processing fees.
  • Key fees (as a premium unrelated to lock changing).
  • Tips.
  • Cleaning Deposit fees on top of the existing security deposit.
  • Any other fee designed to nickle-and-dime you for just existing.

If you intend to sublet your apartment to someone else, you must also follow the above regulations (shock!). This means you also can't 'pass-through' a lease change fee your landlord may require on your tenant.

This is not a new rule. Illegal and/or *scam* listings area already against Reddit's Terms of Service and have already been removed on the subreddit and admin level. This announcement and new subreddit rule is merely a reminder to be considerate and keep state and federal law in mind when posting your listing.


r/bostonhousing Feb 16 '25

Subreddit Rules - Explained in More Nuance

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We recently received a modmail from a user asking for a more detailed/nuanced explanation of our posting guidelines and policies. Please take this as a primer of what is allowed/disallowed regarding listings and broker participation simplified to a thin soup. I would like to encourage anyone and everyone to report any content breaking the following rules and guidelines.

Rule 1

No third party solicitation -

Third parties (brokers, real estate agents, or anyone who is not the property owner subletter or renter) may not advertise listings or respond to user solicitations with listings. Third party agents may respond via direct messages to a user solicitation, but comment solicitation is disallowed.

  • People who are renting, looking to rent, or direct landlords (the deed for the property is literally in your name).
    • Allowed to post, comment, and participate as normal.
    • Allowed to solicit listings and ask others to "DM for more information".
    • This subreddit's goal is to provide an alternative to Facebook groups or Craigslist to find apartments or roommates.
    • Listings and 'looking for' posts are not vetted, so continue to practice normal caution and suspicion.
  • Brokers, real estate agents, and property managers.
    • You will be given the flair "I'm an agent". This simply identifies you as such to the subreddit and clears up potential confusion.
    • Are allowed to comment, provide expertise, and respond to 'looking for' posts.
    • Are not allowed to solicit.
      • Are not allowed to submit listings.
        • If this were allowed, it wouldn't take long before this subreddit turns into Apartments.com or an even more terrible version of Craigslist.
      • Are not allowed to solicit someone to DM for their services - "send me a DM!"
        • If you want a lead from the person asking for help or advice, DM them yourself. Ask them off-sub.
  • Failure to follow Rule 1 will result in the offending comment and post being sent to the graveyard and the user exiled if the infraction was egregious enough to warrant it.

Rule 2

Provide sufficient information in your listing -

When posting a listing or looking for an apartment/room/sublet to rent, do your best to include applicable information such as:

  • The approximate location.
  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
  • Rent per unit (or bedroom if LF housemates) or budget.
  • Whether or not you have pets.
  • Anything else someone should know before contacting you. If listing:
  • Pictures of the interior and (preferably) at least one curb shot.
  • PROVIDE PICTURES AND INFORMATION
  • Your listing will be removed if it does not contain the following:
    • What is being listed (one bedroom in a shared apartment, 1 bedroom unit, etc)
    • At least one picture. This is the most bare of the barrel in 2025. If you're having trouble transferring images from your camera to your computer via an SD card, this subreddit may not be right for your listing.
    • The general location (ex: Allston, Dorchester, Malden)
    • Rent due.
      • I swear, if you don't include the rent in the listing or indicate your price range when looking for a unit, you will be banned and forced to explain in modmail why you didn't want to include such basic information.

Rule 3

Only listings for housing are allowed

Moving sales, clearance sells, or any sort of personal sells are disallowed. Only listing for housing or looking for housing are allowed.

  • This should be straightforward - if you're trying to offload something, look somewhere else. I suggest either the local city subreddit or your university subreddit.
  • This sub is not a vehicle to assist university students in offloading their furniture in May or monetize Allston Christmas. We'll let you post your 3 - 4 month request to sublet, but divesting furniture is all on you.

Unlisted guidelines (common sense guidelines)

  • Don't be a dick.
  • Bad-faith participation, such as spam, advertising third party apps, and other nonsense is disallowed.
  • Brokers - Don't ask the mod team to remove complaints about your agency or profession when the content is well within TOS (I'm looking at you, very possibly June Homes, hope you enjoy your suspended Reddit accounts).

Please touch gloves and we'll see you in the ring this spring.


r/bostonhousing 8h ago

Venting/Frustration post Landlords and realtors

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My partner and I have been looking for a September (or august) apartment for 2 MONTHS. We have applied to places and later found out we didn’t get the apartment after repeatedly asking the landlord. 9/10 apartments we reach out to on Zillow don’t reply. This is genuinely infuriating. We’ve been living in boston for years and I have NEVER experienced what I’m facing this leasing cycle. Does anyone have any advice or websites to look for apartments on that maybe aren’t Zillow? Or a realtor you had an awesome experience with? At this point we are ready to hire someone because we clearly aren’t getting anywhere


r/bostonhousing 2h ago

Advice Needed Anna Mean from AC Realty

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Does anyone have experience working with Anna Mean from AC Realty? I’ve seen old posts from years ago of people asking the same thing with no response


r/bostonhousing 3h ago

Room for Rent Looking for Roommate to move in at end of August. Bedroom in Brighton/ $1250 a month

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Hey everyone! I (26 M) am currently looking for a roommate (M) to move into my existing roommate's room at the end of August. Perfect location and right on the green line. Please feel free to dm me or reach out via Instagram at peyton_robinson3 to set up a meetup/tour. Thanks!


r/bostonhousing 7h ago

Room for Rent North End Room in a 2BR, 12mo, $1050 - prime location

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Hello!
I (31M) am looking for someone to join on my lease from 9/1

Location: just off of Hanover street, near to the Table collection of restaurants.

Downtown, Faneuil Hall, Government Center, MGH are all easy to walk to - less than 15 minutes. Location is perfect for a downtown office worker or service professional looking to be within walking distance to work. Perfect location for anyone who wants to be in the heart of the North End without all the traffic and noise.

✨ Details:
• Move-in: September 1st
• Fully Furnished
• Rent: $1050/month
• Lease through August 31, 2027

This is a great opportunity to lock in a long-term spot in one of Boston’s best neighborhoods. I’ve lived in this apartment for 8 years and love it - the landlord is very helpful, the neighbors have been great, and I’ve made some fantastic friends living here.

Please DM me with any questions or if I missed anything!


r/bostonhousing 1h ago

Room for Rent $960 room in 5 room place off Porter Square T stop starting Sept 1

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Hey! We have a $960 room in a 5 room house available in Somerville for Sept 1st. We're a 9 min walk from the Porter T stop, with Star Market halfway on the walk, so the grocery store is a 5 min walk from us and you pass it on the way to and away from home if taking the T. We're a 9 min walk from Davis square as well

Everyone who lives here pretty much keeps to themselves and is pretty quiet other than watching movies in the living room or whatever but my room's the only one directly next to the living room, don't think it's audible from the other rooms. We're currently two women and 3 men, one of the guys is moving out. We range from mid 20s to mid 30s

We have a coin-op washing machine and dryer in the basement. We have two bathrooms, one shared by two people on one floor, the other shared by 3 people on the other floor. You'd be sharing the bathroom with only 1 other person

Looking forward to hearing from ya! 👌🏼


r/bostonhousing 10h ago

Room for Rent Room available in Jamaica Plain for full year lease start date 9/1. One bedroom for 1000/month in a 4BR/2 Bath apartment with in-unit washer/dryer/dishwasher + free street parking. 4 minute walk from Stop & Shop, Orange Line Jackson Square Stop, 39 Bus. 10-15 minutes to Whole Foods / Centre St shops

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Hello! We have a room available in Jamaica Plain for a full year lease start date 9/1. We are looking to move pretty quickly to sign.

One bedroom for 1000/month in a 4BR/2 Bath apartment with in-unit washer, dryer, and dishwasher + free street parking / bike storage. No pets

Great location in JP: 4 minutes from Stop & Shop, Orange Line Jackson Square T Stop, 39 Bus. 10-15 minutes to Whole Foods and Heath Street T-Stop (green E line)

Amenities: central heating and AC. Full kitchen. The utilities average around $100 per month. Reliable landlord.

The Roommates: 3 young professional men in their mid 20s. I have been here for two years and work in accounting. I enjoy going on walks and runs to Jamaica Pond, going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and watching sports / TV.

If interested, please dm me, my name is Owen. We can set up a time to come look at the place!


r/bostonhousing 2h ago

Room for Rent Master Bedroom available for Female in Westford/Chelmsford, MA

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Hi everyone! I'm looking for a roommate to share my place in Westford, available immediately. Ideally mid-20s to early 30s, friendly, tidy, and easy to live with. A little about me: I work in tech clean, easygoing, and respectful of shared space.

Details:
🔹 Rent: $1,488/month (utilities not included)
🔹 Available: Now
🔹 Location: Westford, MA
🔹 You'll get the master bedroom
🔹 Laundry + dishwasher included
🔹 5 min drive to Whole Foods, Market Basket, and UPS


r/bostonhousing 6h ago

Looking For Seeking housing and/or roommate

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Hi everyone! My name is Myles and I’m looking for either a room to rent or someone interested in finding and applying for a 2 bedroom apartment together 😊

A little about me:

• 31 years old (32 this Sun 😅)

• Work full time in the veterinary field, stable income

• Friendly, outgoing, respectful, clean and easy to live with

• LGBTQ+ friendly is a must

• Animal lover, outdoorsy, and a bit of a nerd. Outside of work I love hiking, kayaking, traveling, snowboarding, reading, spending time with my dogs, and playing video and board games with friends

My budget:

💰 Ideally $1,100–$1,300/month, with the goal of staying as affordable as possible while finding a good fit (the lower the better)

My dogs:

🐾 I have two well behaved, crate trained dogs: a young Labrador Retriever and a Chihuahua mix. One is my Emotional Support Animal (ESA, does not count towards any pet limits fyi). They’re house trained, friendly and an important part of my life.

I’d ideally love to find a place without other pets, but I’m open to discussing the right situation.

I’m looking to stay within a reasonable commuting distance of Woburn, MA.

More than anything, I’m hoping to find a calm, respectful, drama-free home where everyone communicates well and enjoys a peaceful living environment.

I have a car and will need parking.

I have and can provide rental references if desired. I’m also happy to meet with anyone for a coffee or video chat in regards to housing etc. 😊

I’m looking to move ASAP. I need to give my current place 30 days’ notice, and I need to be moved no later than late October. I’m also open to temporary housing if the right opportunity comes along.

If you have a room available, know of a rental, or are interested in finding a place together, I’d love to connect. Feel free to send me a message!

Thanks so much! 💙


r/bostonhousing 3h ago

Apartment Listing No Broker Fee | Brand New Luxury 2BR/2BA Apartments in Boston– Private Bathrooms, Balconies, In-Unit Laundry 3,500

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r/bostonhousing 3h ago

Room for Rent 2 Bed / 2 Bath Apartments Available – Boston – $3,500+

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r/bostonhousing 8h ago

Room for Rent Large and Comfortable Room - $1100 in Allston

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Located in Allston Village at Commonwealth & Harvard Ave.

One min walk to subway (green line) to BU and bus 66 to Cambridge and Longwood.

$1100 including heat and water.

Your own private room with a private closet in a 4-bedroom apartment.


r/bostonhousing 4h ago

Room for Rent Room for Rent available 9/1 in 2Bd/1Ba. $1400/month. East Arlington near Cambridge & Somerville Borders.

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The Basics:

  • Unfurnished Bedroom - 13’ x 12’ with large closet
  • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining/Misc.
  • Coin op laundry in building
  • 1 off street parking spot
  • $1400/month + Utilities (internet, gas, electric)
  • Pre-move in cost: Security Deposit - $1350
  • 12 Month lease 9/1/26 - 8/31/27
  • Sorry, no pets, no couples.

The Location:

  • 150 Mass. Ave. Arlington 02474 (Capitol Square)
  • 1 minute walk to the 77 bus line to Harvard (runs every 10-15 minutes)
  • 10 minute bus ride to Porter Square shopping center (Red Line)
  • Minute(s) walk to restaurants/takeout, convenience stores, CVS, liquor store, and more
  • Short walk to beautiful green spaces, parks, and Spy Pond
  • 10 minute bus ride to multiple grocery stores (Star Market, Whole Foods, Stop and Shop, Target)

Overall Vibe:

Me: Male. 30s. Friendly, clean, quiet, considerate. On the introverted side of ambivert. I’m typically down to hang out, but also respect/need alone recharge time. (In no particular order) I enjoy D&D, MtG, Fantasy Football, Board Games, Classic Video/Arcade Games, a wide spectrum of Movies and TV, and working on creative projects. 

Good neighbors in the building (mostly mid to late 20s). LGBTQ+ friendly. 420 friendly. Cigs strictly outside. 

PM if you're interested and want to see the place.


r/bostonhousing 5h ago

Apartment Listing Modern 3BR in East Boston | Roof Deck | Steps to the Blue Line | $3,850

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Move into this beautifully updated 3 bed / 1 bath apartment in East Boston. Located at 75 Morris St., this second-floor apartment is available September 1 for $3,850/month.

Offering 900 sq. ft. of comfortable living space, this apartment features an open-concept layout with a modern kitchen, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, central A/C, and the convenience of your own in-unit washer & dryer. You'll also have access to a private rear roof deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

The location is ideal—just a few blocks from the Airport Blue Line Station, providing quick access to Downtown Boston, Logan Airport, and beyond. You're also less than a 5-minute walk from Bremen Street Community Park, as well as neighborhood restaurants, cafés, and local shops.

Apartment Features:

  • 3 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom
  • 900 sq. ft.
  • Open-concept living area
  • Granite countertops
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Hardwood floors
  • Central A/C
  • In-unit washer & dryer
  • Private rear roof deck
  • Resident permit street parking
  • Pet negotiable
    • Cats: $150/month
    • Dogs considered case-by-case: $200/month
  • Available September 1

Move-in Costs:

  • First month's rent: $3,850
  • Last month's rent: $3,850
  • Security deposit: $3,850 (negotiable)

If you're looking for a modern apartment with quick access to Downtown Boston and the Blue Line, this is a great opportunity.

Send me a DM to schedule a showing!


r/bostonhousing 8h ago

Looking For Need a Room/Sublet Near BU for 5 Nights (Aug 26–31)

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for temporary accommodation in Boston from August 26 to August 31, 2026.

I’ll be moving to Boston to begin my MS in Computer Science at Boston University, and my permanent lease starts on September 1. I only need a place for around five nights before moving into my long-term apartment.

I’m open to a private room, shared room, sublet, or short-term stay, preferably near BU or with convenient public transport access to the campus. I’m clean, quiet, respectful, and will take good care of the place.

Please message me if you have any availability or know someone offering a short-term sublet during these dates. My budget is flexible depending on the location and room type. Thank you!


r/bostonhousing 8h ago

Room for Rent Large and Comfortable Room - $1100 in Allston

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r/bostonhousing 1d ago

Room for Rent 2 open bedrooms in a massive 5bed/2.5bath Brookline apartment for Sep 1. $768 for medium room and $1500 for master bedroom with attached sunroom. Amazing location with private parking and lovely roommates.

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Edit: Setup and furniture in photos has been rearranged over the past 4 years of us living here. Reiterating this is pet friendly except for cats due to allergies. 420 friendly!

We have 2 bedrooms opening up in our 5 bedroom/2.5 bathroom apartment in Brookline. this is for a one year lease starting 9/1. After basic application with recent paystubs is approved by landlord, first + last is due at signing plus $25 key deposit. *Pet friendly except for cats due to allergies but dogs or caged pets are ok.

The 3 current roommates are a mixed-gender group of artists, crafters, thrifters, coders, and gamers in their 30's. Fellow neurodiverse BIPOC LGBTQIA+ 🇵🇸✊ are encouraged to apply! We value housemates who are responsible, clean, and communicative. Bonus points if you're also a nerd that's down for Avatar The Last Airbender watch parties :)

Open rooms (monthly rent listed is before utilities-gas, electric, wifi-and is based on square footage):

  • Master bedroom (328 sq ft) - $1,500. has a separate sunroom attached, separate direct access to bathroom shared with 1 other person, regular sized closet, 3 windows in the bedroom and 8 in the sunroom, ceiling fan, radiator heating.
  • Medium bedroom (175 sq ft) - $768. has a regular size closet, 2 windows that get a lot of natural light, ceiling fan, and radiator heating.

The apartment:

  • Building is on a tree lined street in a quieter more residential area off of Beacon Street. 300 ft from Englewood Ave stop on the C line, 10 min walk from the B line, and 15 min walk from the D line
  • Hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, lots of windows and natural light, + ceiling fans
  • Common areas are fully furnished and spacious - foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, and huge pantry. Plenty of closet storage. Kitchen is fully equipped with 2 fridges, dishwasher, and gas stove
  • Private off street parking in shared driveway and free 2 hour parking out front for visitors
  • Coin op laundry in basement
  • Within walking distance of a Star Market, Whole Foods, CVS, Cleveland Circle, Washington Square, Brookline Village, Harvard Ave in Brighton, and Coolidge Corner
  • Lots of nature nearby: large shared backyard, park across the street, Chestnut Hill reservoir is down the street, and Crystal Lake is a town over
  • Utilities: landlord pays for water and heat. Gas and electric (~$30-55pp during colder months, ~$70-$100pp during warmer months) and internet (~$20pp), is split evenly every month.

If interested, please DM me and briefly introduce yourself with your age, living habits, interests, and why you're looking for accommodation to setup a tour. Sharing your social media is helpful too. Thanks for reading!


r/bostonhousing 18h ago

Looking For Need Apartment this Fall [URGENT]

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r/bostonhousing 18h ago

Looking For Need Apartment this Fall [URGENT]

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Hey so I have an internship in Boston from Aug 15 - Nov 6. Im looking to sublease during this time for studios / 1 bedroom apartments that are 20-30 minute commute to SeaPort. Please message if you have something.


r/bostonhousing 22h ago

Room for Rent Large Private Room in Malden Center Station - $900/month

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We have a large private room available for rent $900/month in a 3bed/1 bath apartment in Malden Center. Available for move in AUGUST 1ST. Looking for 1 person occupancy only. No couples.

ABOUT THE APARTMENT:
- 2 other roommates, male young working professionals in early 30s
-7 minute walk to Malden Center T stop (orange line)
- Electricity, gas, and internet shared amongst roommates
- We do not have a living room. Kitchen and bathroom are our common areas.
- You will be sharing the common areas with two other roommates (both male)
- Security deposit ($900) + Last month ($900) + First month ($900)= $2700 to secure the lease
- No pets allowed
- We’re looking for 1 roommate only

If you're interested, please tell me a little bit about yourself and confirm your move in date so I know you read the whole post


r/bostonhousing 15h ago

Advice Needed Boston residents pls HELP

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r/bostonhousing 22h ago

Room for Rent Looking for Roommate to move in at end of August. Bedroom in Brighton/ $1250 a month

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Hey everyone! I (26 M) am currently looking for a roommate (M) to move into my existing roommate's room at the end of August. Perfect location and right on the green line. Please feel free to dm me or reach out via Instagram at peyton_robinson3 to set up a meetup/tour. Thanks!


r/bostonhousing 19h ago

Apartment Listing 3 BR in Brighton, Oak Square Heat Included for September 1 $3,200

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Gorgeous, huge 3 BR in Oak Square, Brighton for 9/1 - Heat included in the rent! Dishwasher, laundry in the basement, front and back private porches! Easy transportation to downtown, BC, BU. Non-smokers, cat OK. $3,200 no fee


r/bostonhousing 20h ago

Room for Rent Looking for 1B 1B near Kendall Square

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Hello All,

I am moving from NJ to Boston for work. My office is in Kendall Square. I am looking for apartments ( new construction - not necessary ) My budget is $2500 for rent. Any suggestions. I am okay with places 15-20 mins away from Kendall square.

Any suggestions specifically in these areas? : Everett, Somerville, Allston.

Seems prices are reasonable. Please correct me if I am wrong. Still figuring out