From $1,494
Private room in apartment
Bedroom: 151 sqft
Furnished
Space for 1 person
3 housemates (mixed)
Description

This 146 square footage room on Boston's Roxbury is a spacious, clean and spacious room in a 4-bedroom apartment. The furnishing status may, or may not be adjustable for an additional fee, upon a request, depending on the availability. About this Home Book a tour today to see this newly renovated four-bedroom, one-bathroom shared apartment in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. At 983-square-feet, this second-floor unit is located in a newly painted triple-decker on a quiet, residential street. Perfect for college students and working professionals, this unit features a decorative fireplace, freshly painted baseboards and walls, electric heating, hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows, and vintage doors and doorknobs. This smoke-free Roxbury apartment comes loaded with WiFi and includes access to laundry facilities in the building. Less than four miles southwest of Downtown, this Boston home offers street parking for those that plan to commute by car. An eight-minute walk will get you over to Stony Brook subway station in neighboring Jamaica Plain for the Orange Line train, which will take you south to Forest Hills and all the way north to Malden, Massachusetts. Situated near the western border of Roxbury, this Boston home is a short walk away from nearby supermarkets and restaurants along the major thoroughfare of Washington Street. If you are planning to move in with friends or family, ask about the option to rent this entire apartment. Short-term leasing options are available for stays of at least 30 days. June can fully furnish this apartment for an additional fee. Cozy, sunlit bedrooms in this Roxbury apartment can be furnished or unfurnished and are large enough to accommodate full or queen-size beds and nightstands. All four bedrooms feature at least one window for much-needed natural light during the day. All bedrooms include closets for storage. The largest bedroom boasts bay windows, a decorative fireplace, and a dresser to supplement the lack of a closet. The single full-bathroom features a bathtub shower combination, an eco-friendly dual-flush toilet, a new single-sink vanity, and white tile floors and walls. A large eat-in kitchen with wainscoting is spacious enough to support a four-person dining table and chairs. The kitchen comes equipped with full-size stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and boasts black granite countertops that accentuate the white flat-panel cabinets. One of Boston’s nicest residential neighborhoods, Roxbury is a sprawling community with a diverse population of over 59,000 people. The availability of affordable housing makes Roxbury a popular spot amongst college students and single professionals that don’t mind the commute to Downtown. The sub-neighborhood of Nubian Square serves as the primary commercial district in Roxbury. Here you will find trendy cafes, local boutiques, and a variety of ethnic restaurants. Known as the heart of Black culture in Boston, Roxbury offers some of the best African and Caribbean cuisines in Boston. If you are looking for outdoor recreation, be sure to check out Franklin Park, a 485-acre green space that offers cross-country trails, a golf course, sports fields, and a zoo with a western lowland gorilla habitat. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities! To ensure it, we ask all our new members to complete a background and credit check and electronically sign a residency agreement. You'll need to share your ID and Social Security Number (for those in the US) with us. We'll shoot over the agreement after you book, and we kindly ask you to sign it quickly to guarantee your room. For your credit, we're looking for scores above 550-650, depending on your city and we'll need a clean criminal record too (this doesn't apply to DC). If you meet all the requirements, you will receive the agreement which you need to sign within 24 hours. We do not provide towels, linens, or other similar amenities. Guests are required to bring these items with them. We hope this setup meets your needs for an extended stay, and we look forward to hosting you! The descriptions may not always reflect the most up-to-date details. If a specific feature or amenity is important to you, kindly reach out for confirmation....

Facilities and amenities
  • Unisex bathroom
  • Shared parking
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared kitchen

  • Wood flooring
  • Central heating
  • Shared kitchenware
  • WiFi
House rules and preferences
  • Age:No preference
  • Gender:No preference
  • Tenant type:Students, working professionals

  • Playing Musical Instruments allowed:Negotiable
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Smoking allowed:No
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Required documents

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Proof of identity

Government-issued ID or passport.


Proof of income

Salary slip or bank statements from you or your sponsor.


Proof of enrollment or occupation

University enrollment certificate, internship or employment contract.

How rent is calculated
Daily basis
This listing’s rent is calculated on a daily basis. For the first and last months of your stay, you’ll only pay for the exact number of days in your rental period — just like a hotel. We call this a Daily contract type. To confirm your rental, you’ll need to pay one month’s rent in full. Any excess rent you pay for the first month will be subtracted from the next month’s rent.
Cancellation policy

Strict cancellation

If you cancel:

  • Within 24 hours of confirmation – Full refund of first month’s rent
  • After 24 hours of confirmation – No refund

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