Room for rentFurnished
1/4
Raven St
Dorchester, MA 02125
$1,250
3
Beds
1
Bath
1100
Sqft
160
Sqft room
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Highlights
Date Available: May 24, 2026
Lease: Looking for a summer subleter - and possibility of signing on to a year lease for September 1.
No pets allowed
On-site laundry
Window Mounted A/C
Dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave oven
Listed 4 hours ago
Updated 4 hours ago
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About this listing
Spacious Bedroom Near JFK/UMass Quiet Shared Apartment in Dorchester
Available: Summer sublet with potential to join lease starting 9/1
Rent: $1,250/month + utilities
We're offering a large private bedroom in a quiet, first-floor co-ed shared apartment in Dorchester, just 2 blocks from JFK/UMass MBTA Station (Red Line).
We're seeking a mature, tidy, quiet, and respectful housemate (ideally 28+) who values a peaceful and comfortable home environment.
Location Highlights
2-minute walk to JFK/UMass Red Line station
Easy access to downtown Boston, Cambridge, and the Longwood Medical Area
Free shuttles from JFK station to:
UMass Boston
Harvard Medical/Longwood area
Short walk to Star Market and neighborhood conveniences
On-street parking available with permit
Apartment Features
Hardwood floors and high ceilings
Fully equipped eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Renovated bathroom with clawfoot tub
Shared living room/library
Private rear porch with table and chairs
Basement laundry
Guest room with queen bed for visitors
The bedroom can be:
Fully furnished (queen bed, dresser, bedside tables, lamps, chair), or
Unfurnished if you prefer to bring your own furniture
Move in with just your personal belongings or make the space your own.
About the Household
This is a calm, respectful, non-party home. We value cleanliness, communication, and consideration for shared spaces.
No smoking, no pets, no parties.
Interested?
Please send a message introducing yourself, including:
A bit about you
Your work/school schedule
What you're looking for in a living situation
We won't respond to "Is this available?" messages.
About housemate(s)
We are both 40+ years old - not a couple - educators - and have been housemates for 2.5 years. M is here very part-time and A uses this as their primary residence. We are friendly but don't share food/meals and mostly keep to ourselves.
Housemate details
Current housemates
1 Female, 1 Male
Preferred new housemate
No preference
Apartment amenities
Property amenities
- Room is furnished
- Bicycle Storage
- Building Application Fee: 0
- Building Deposit Fee Maximum: 0
- Dishwasher
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Flooring: Tile
- Freezer
- Furnished
- Heating system: Baseboard
- Laundry: Shared
- Microwave Oven
- Oven
- Patio Balcony
- Refrigerator
- Window Mounted Air Conditioning
Pet policy
Terms at this listing
Looking for a summer subleter - and possibility of signing on to a year lease for September 1. Utilities are shared based on usage.
Pricing comparison
At $1,250, this listing is priced $154 cheaper than the current market rate for a room for rent in North Dorchester.
Other rooms for rent...
- in North Dorchester go for $1,404
- in Boston go for $1,488
- in Suffolk County go for $1,488
- in 02125 go for $1,404
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