Studio in Victorian on Somerville/Cambridge border - Flexible lease Apartments

Charming studio apartment on ground floor of our historic Victorian house in a great, quiet neighborhood walking distance to Harvard University/Harvard Square, Lesley University, Union Square, Inman Square and Porter Square. Also close to MIT and... Tufts.
Available from January 2026, through spring semester, academic year, or full year.

This is the perfect respite for a visit to the Boston area, particularly for those looking to stay in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the academic and cultural institutions nearby. The T stations at Harvard and Porter Square provide easy access downtown in under 30 minutes.

Wireless internet provided.

LIVING/SLEEPING AREA
Full/double size bed that can sleep two people, with linens provided.
Desk, small bureau and closet nook.

KITCHEN
Kitchen includes double-farmhouse sink, refrigerator/freezer, washer and dryer (detergent provided), microwave, toaster, electric tea kettle, silverware, cutlery, glass and dishware, pots and pans; French coffee press.

BATHROOM
Bathroom has a shower; towels and hairdryer provided.

PARKING
On-street parking is available for tenants staying for more than a month; tenants need to apply for their own parking permit, which requires proof of Somerville residency. Given easy availability of bike share, transit, and walking to campus, we recommend going car-free.

HOUSE RULES
- No smoking in the house or on the property.
- No parties or pets; please be respectful of our neighbors and keep noise low at night.
- Please remove shoes in entryway; we provide guest slippers.
- We keep a meat-free household and ask that guests avoid cooking meat/fish in the house.
- No backyard access; back door for emergency exit only.


GETTING AROUND
Public transit - MBTA
- Harvard Sq subway station – a 15 min walk
- Porter Sq subway station & commuter rail – a 15 min walk

Bike rental - Blue Bikes offers easy rentals, with two stations within a 5 min walk. Rent there and drop off by your destination.

THE AREA
Nearby schools include:
- Harvard University - 7 min walk to the Divinity School, 15 min walk to Harvard Yard
- Lesley University - 12 min walk
- MIT - Two stops on the T (public transit), 15 minute bike ride
- Tufts University - One stop on the T, 15 minute bike ride

There are many great cafés, restaurants and fun activities in the area (which we hope will be open again soon). Some highlights:
- Aeronaut Brewery - frequent tastings, performances, events. A 7-minute walk.
- Boston Bouldering Project- rock climbing gym with cardio machines, weights, yoga, co-working space. 7 minute walk.
- The Armory center for the arts, a café, winter farmer’s market, and other community events in Somerville.
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one block away, has wooded grounds open to the public.
- Harvard University's art and natural history museums - a 15 min walk.
- Union Square Donuts - a popular new gourmet donut shop

CAFES
- Forge coffeehouse – an 8 min walk.
- Bloc 11 Café - coffee bar /sandwiches in Union Square, with outdoor patio. A 15 min walk.
- Crema Café - 20 min walk.

RESTAURANTS
- Kirkland Tap & Trotter - Gastropub - 7 min walk
- Neighborhood Restaurant (Union Sq) - Portuguese brunch under a grape arbor - 15 min walk
- Sarma Restaurant - Turkish and Mediterranean food served tapas-style

Approximate Utility Cost: Included in rent, along with internet Read More