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Quasi-entire great place at price of co-sharing

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $1500 | Monthly

Apartment or Condo | Private Space | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From September 12, 2026 until June 30, 2027

Description

Ideally located 3rd out of 3 floors with 2 private decks, in-unit washer & dryer, bright open living area concept (kitchen, dining/office room, living room), entirely renovated in 2022. The house is close to everything, while being in a quiet street. The neighborhood combines safety with proximity to JP vibrant restaurant, bar, and live-music scene, and downtown Boston / Back Bay is only 20mn away by public transport or bicycle. Also lots of green spaces within 5 minutes walk, with the South West corridor in one direction, and JP pond (a favorite of mine in Boston area) in the other one. The streets around are a pleasure to walk about with stunning New England houses. It was built in 1905, and as such, has its share of quirks. I also have to confess that the large majority of the furniture (in the bedrooms notably) lacks any charm, however it is highly pragmatic. The guest bedroom is equipped with a queen-size bed, a closet, a wardrobe, a desk with extension monitor, and a 6-cube bookcase thing that serves as a night-stand/dresser. The room also has 2 windows and is oriented South-West, so full of light. The kitchen is fully equipped, and all appliances are stainless steel. The fridge is double-door, which makes it easy to separate your stuff and mine. The bathroom has a tub, flexible handheld high pressure showerhead, new floor tiles, cabinets & sink. A couple shelves above the toilet. Since I am actually based out of Provincetown from mid-September to some time late June and will only need to come barely a couple days per month, I am offering the guest bedroom and usage of all the living area at price of co-sharing. In exchange, I am expecting the place to be well taken care of in my absence, half of electricity and gas bill, and the occasional help with workers, trash, or shoveling when nobody else can. The only other thing I am asking is priority over the dinning room area counter to work from when I am around during a work day (likely not even one day a month, when I have to stop by Boston on my way to somewhere closer to Boston than Provincetown, such as Logan airport). To tell a bit more about myself, I have a PhD in Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computation from Bordeaux I, France (where I am theoretically from) and an MBA from MIT Sloan, and currently working remotely as a principal statistical programmer for real-world evidence (RWE)/health economic & outcome research (HEOR) pharmaceutical studies. Born in France but raised as an expat over various countries, after a failed attempt at adjusting to my alleged home country, I arrived on the East Coast in 2010 and have found my home in MA (the period inclides attempts at Miami, Montreal, and a 1 year stay in VT during COVID). My 2 current passions are meditation (I still can't believe the salutary impact it had on me, so I keep exploring) and motorbiking (in season). I used to be an avid climber, but that's very difficult from PTown, and not even that convenient from JP (I would say the only downside for me of JP). Happy to answer any question, get on a vision call, and share more (better) pictures of the place and a video via email.

Private Space Offered

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Suited For
1

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Comments: Offering my second bedroom and usage of the entire place but my bedroom below price of co-sharing, reserving the right to use my working space the few times I may be around (likely a bit in the fall, almost not at all in 2027)

Availability

From September 12, 2026 until June 30, 2027

Minimum Stay

8 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Start and end are flexible (start earlier, later, and end earlier/later), but a firm commitment of at least 8 months is required. Pro-rated rate for incomplete months.

Location

Private Space in a Apartment or Condo in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Harvard University, Boston Campus

Nearby Universities
Northeastern University | Boston University | Boston Architectural College | Berklee College of Music | Emerson College
Neighborhood

Hyde Square

Nearby Cities

Brookline | Cambridge

Comments: Close to Longwood Medical area, 5mn walk to Stony Brook T stop and South West corido, Buses (including 39), Wholefoods Market, CVS, short walk to JP pond and lively Center Street with great restaurants and bars

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $1500 Monthly

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Wifi, trash and water included, asking to pay half of electricity and gas (includes heating) bills. Willing to share half of cleaning service.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

Comments: Other units are supposed to take trash in/out and shovel snow if necessary in season, but would welcome help if everyone else is away.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Reviews

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