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Ideal for semester abroad and international graduate students

Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
2 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$1,400 / Bedroom
6 Month Lease
3,000 1 Resident 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$1,400 / Bedroom
6 Month Lease
3,000Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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 below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

No Pets Allowed

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students

HomeStay for Women - Short-term housing - Near BC Law - See Website - Rent by semester

INTERNATIONAL HOMESTAY FOR WOMEN
For semester abroad or international graduate students.
Rent rooms by semester.
RENT:
$350 per week per room.
Fall semester : August 15 - December 22 = $6,500
Spring semester : January 10 - May 22 = $6...
,650
WEBSITE:
https:// kayshomestay.wixsite.com/boston
AVAILABILITY:
Both rooms available 08/15/26 for fall semester
HOUSE/ROOMS:
Two furnished private (single) bedrooms available in a 3-story, 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom house.
This is an owner-occupied private home.
Each room is fully furnished with a twin-size bed, linens, desk, air conditioning, and high speed wireless internet.
The two student-tenant rooms and a bathroom are on the third floor. The student-tenants will have use kitchen and washer-dryer.
All utilities & wifi are included.
TENANTS: International women only. Must be at least 20 years old.
LOCATION: This house is in Newton, one of the safest cities in America. It is convenient to both BU & BC. It is within walking distance to the BC Newton Campus-Law School. Newton is a suburb of Boston.
MEALS: A self-serve breakfast is included in the rent - coffee, tea, milk, bread for toast, jams & cereal. All other meals are the student-tenant's responsibility.
TERMS:
To reserve a room, pay the first four weeks rent in advance & sign lease.
During the academic year, I rent each room by the semester (typically 18-19 weeks).
No agency-brokers fees and no security deposit.
Will FaceTime or WhatsApp video with potential student-tenant prior to agreeing to lease.
Willing to show room via appointment
No guests unless pre-arranged and guests must leave by 10 pm.
No smoking. No additional pets. Owner has a pet bird
See website: Kay's HomeStay. com

Lease Terms

Option To Renew

Lease renewal considered

Shared Housing

Lead Paint

  • No

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Agent Broker Fees

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Kay Schmidt

Lister prefers to be contacted by email.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpet
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • Close to Public Transportation
  • Individual Leases
  • International Student Friendly
  • LGBT-Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Near Shuttle to Campus

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

Newton Corner Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Washington Street Center Walk: 18 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Stop & Shop Plaza Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Drive: 16 min Distance: 9.1 mi

Transit / Subway

Newton Centre Station Walk: 32 min Distance: 1.7 mi
Newtonville Walk: 23 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Boston College Station Walk: 37 min Distance: 1.9 mi
Boston Landing Walk: 57 min Distance: 2.9 mi
West Newton Walk: 51 min Distance: 2.6 mi
South Street Station Walk: 45 min Distance: 2.3 mi
Chestnut Hill Avenue Station Walk: 48 min Distance: 2.5 mi
Waverley Walk: 59 min Distance: 3.1 mi
Chiswick Road Station Walk: 48 min Distance: 2.5 mi
Waltham Walk: 66 min Distance: 3.5 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 18 min Distance: 11.0 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Boston College, Brighton Walk: 36 min Distance: 1.9 mi
Boston College Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.8 mi
Bentley University Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.5 mi
Harvard University Drive: 10 min Distance: 5.2 mi

Parks and Recreation

Hammond Pond Reservation Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation Walk: 51 min Distance: 2.7 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Drive: 9 min Distance: 4.1 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation Drive: 9 min Distance: 4.2 mi
Hemlock Gorge Reservation Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.4 mi

Schools

Underwood Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Bigelow Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Cabot Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Ward Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Newton North High
Grades 9-12
Public
8
Out of 10
Mary Lyon K-8 School
Grades K-8
Public
2
Out of 10
Horace Mann Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Lyon High School
Grades 9-12
Public
2
Out of 10
Watertown High
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10

Ratings

Somewhat Walkable

58

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

45

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

35

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Active

70

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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