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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
1 Bathroom
$1,200 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
139 1 Resident 7/13/26
7/13/26 $1,200 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
139Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Electric
    Usage-based
  • Utility - Gas
    Usage-based
  • High Speed Internet Access
    Usage-based

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  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

One Bedroom for Rent in a 3BR/1BA unit– West Somerville / Davis Square

One Bedroom for Rent in a 3BR/1BA unit– West Somerville / Davis Square

Rent: $1,200/month
Available: August 1, 2026 (earlier move-in negotiable)

About the house

Bright and cozy apartment located on a quiet residential street in the highly...
desirable Davis Square/West Somerville neighborhood. You’ll be sharing the apartment with two young professionals who are clean, responsible, and easygoing.

Room Features

* Private bedroom (~139 sq. ft.)
* In-unit washer and dryer
* Window A/C available upon request
* No broker fee

Utilities

* Utilities shared among tenants
* Electricity & heat: approximately $80–$100/month per person
* Optional 2 Gig high-speed internet: approximately $17/month per person
* Water included (paid by owner)

Location Highlights

* Located on Elmwood Street, Somerville
* 3-minute walk to Bus Routes 87 & 88
* 7-minute walk to Davis Square Station (Red Line)
* 20-minute walk to Ball Square or Medford/Tufts Station (Green Line)
* Close to Tufts University, local parks, grocery stores, and restaurants
* Convenient access to H Mart, Stop & Shop, and Star Market
* Steps from the popular Davis Square Community Path bike trail

Lease Terms

* Lease period: 8/1/2026 – 7/31/2027
* First month’s rent, last month’s rent, and one month’s security deposit due at signing
* No smoking
* No pets

If you’re interested, please send a brief introduction about yourself and your desired move-in date. Virtual or in-person showings can be arranged.

Lease Terms

Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

Lead Paint

  • No

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • Last Month Rent
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Agent Broker Fees

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Ellen Lin

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Microwave
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • Individual Leases
  • International Student Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Near Metro or Subway
  • Near Shuttle to Campus
  • Walk to campus

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Security

  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Porter Square Shopping Center Walk: 18 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Porter Square Galleria Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.1 mi
University Hall Walk: 21 min Distance: 1.1 mi

Transit / Subway

Davis Station Walk: 7 min Distance: 0.4 mi
Alewife Walk: 16 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Porter Square Station Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Ball Square Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.1 mi
Medford/Tufts Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.1 mi
Porter Square Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.1 mi
West Medford Walk: 39 min Distance: 2.0 mi
Belmont Center Walk: 57 min Distance: 3.0 mi
Wedgemere Drive: 9 min Distance: 4.1 mi
Boston Landing Drive: 15 min Distance: 8.3 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 17 min Distance: 8.3 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Tufts Univ., Medford Walk: 16 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Lesley University, Porter Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Lesley University Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Harvard University Walk: 43 min Distance: 2.2 mi

Parks and Recreation

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History Walk: 35 min Distance: 1.8 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum Walk: 35 min Distance: 1.8 mi
Mystic River Reservation Walk: 45 min Distance: 2.4 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site Walk: 38 min Distance: 2.0 mi

Schools

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
West Somerville Neighborhood
Grades PK-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Benjamin G Brown
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Hardy Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Thompson Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Curtis-Tufts High School
Grades 9-12
Public
NR
Out of 10
Graham and Parks
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Gibbs School
Grades 6-6
Public
6
Out of 10

Ratings

Walkability

Exceptionally friendly

Walkability

90/ 100

Transit

Moderately friendly

Transit

70/ 100

Bikeability

Moderately friendly

Bikeability

70/ 100

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Sound

Active

Sound

70/ 100

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