• Front Porch - safe quiet neighborhood - Short-term housing. Women preferred. HomeStay. Near BC Law. See website.

Data provided by TravelTime

Last Updated:
Avoid Scams

Rent Special

Private furnished rooms for international students. Rent by semester.

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
1 Bathroom $1,200 / Bedroom 3,000 1 Resident 1/10/25
1/10/25 $1,200 / Bedroom3,000Sq. 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.

Convenient For

  • Graduate Students
  • Undergraduates

Short-term housing. Women preferred. HomeStay. Near BC Law. See website.

Kay's HomeStay for Women.
Short-term housing for International students.
Rent rooms by semester.
AVAILABILTY:
January 2025
WEBSITE:
https:// kayshomestay.wixsite.com/boston [web address removed]
RENT:
$300 per week per room
TENANTS:
Women only.... Must be at least 20 years old.
International graduate and semester-abroad students
AMENITIES:
All utilities & wifi included
Kitchen privileges
Laundry (washer & dryer)
MEALS:
A self-serve breakfast is included in the rent
All other meals are the student-tenant's responsibility
TERMS:
To reserve a room, pay the first four weeks rent in advance & sign lease.
I prefer to rent each room for an entire semester, which is typically 18 weeks. (August 15 - December 22 and January 15 - May 22)
No security deposit
Will FaceTime or WhatsApp video with potential tenants prior to agreeing to lease.
No smoking. No pets.
***See website for pictures, reviews and details ***

Lease Terms

  • Flexible/Other lease
  • Semester
  • Short-Term lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal considered

Shared Housing

Lead Paint

  • No

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • No Agent/Broker Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
CableIncluded
ElectricityIncluded
GasIncluded
HeatIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
WaterIncluded
SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Kay Schmidt
Protect yourself from fraud. Do not send money to anyone you don't know.
Avoid Scams

Amenities

Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Fireplace
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • LGBT-Friendly
  • Local Phone
  • Smoke Free
  • Washer/Dryer

Living Space

  • Carpet
  • Den
  • Dining Room
  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floors

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave

Student Features

  • International Student Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Shuttle To Campus
  • Study Lounge

Outdoor Space

  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck

Services

  • Recycling
Loading...

Parking

Unassigned Street Parking

Unassigned Street Parking

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Shopping Centers

Newton CornerWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Washington Street CenterWalk: 18 min (1.0 mi)
Stop & Shop PlazaWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 16 min (9.1 mi)

Transit / Subway

Newton Centre StationWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
NewtonvilleWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Boston College StationWalk: 37 min (1.9 mi)
Boston LandingWalk: 57 min (2.9 mi)
West NewtonWalk: 51 min (2.6 mi)
South Street StationWalk: 45 min (2.3 mi)
Chestnut Hill Avenue StationWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)
WaverleyWalk: 59 min (3.1 mi)
Chiswick Road StationWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)
WalthamWalk: 66 min (3.5 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 18 min (11.0 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Boston College, BrightonWalk: 36 min (1.9 mi)
Boston CollegeWalk: 33 min (1.8 mi)
Bentley UniversityDrive: 10 min (4.5 mi)
Harvard UniversityDrive: 10 min (5.2 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Hammond Pond ReservationWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
Chestnut Hill ReservationWalk: 51 min (2.7 mi)
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic SiteDrive: 9 min (4.1 mi)
Beaver Brook ReservationDrive: 9 min (4.2 mi)
Hemlock Gorge ReservationDrive: 10 min (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
GreatSchools Rating

Ratings

Somewhat Walkable

62

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.

Data provided by Walk Score®

Some Transit

44

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

Data provided by Transit Score®

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.

Data provided by Bike Score®

Active

70

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

Data provided by HowLoud®

Other Nearby Rentals

Protect yourself from scams.  Learn More

Email Property

You must be signed in or create an account to email this property.

Sign In
Avoid Scams