Short-term room needed

[thegreenyear.livejournal.com]

I'll be moving to Boston in January, as I've just accepted a job at IBM in Waltham. I am looking for two different living situations: 

1) I need a room beginning January 15th through March 1 or April 1. This is just for myself. I am not a smoker and I have no pets. I'll be using this time to get a feel for the area and to look for an apartment of my own. Budget: cheap. Up to $900 with all utilities included. 

2a) I need a 2 bedroom apartment (or 1 bedroom with office) beginning March 1 or April 1, which I am looking to lease for a year or more. Up to $1650 with all utilities included, but would prefer something less expensive. 

OR

2b) I need another single parent who would like to share housing beginning March 1 or April 1. My son is two. If our kids are similar in age, we could find a 3 bedroom and save ourselves plenty of money. 

Requirements for both places

• Parking for one vehicle
• Washer and dryer onsite

Thanks in advance for checking in with people you may know who have something like this available. 

Comments

[curiositykt.livejournal.com]

you might have better luck looking in Waltham, or even somewhere further out on the commuter rail line. I work in Waltham and I've lived in Somerville, Ayer and now Marlborough. Waltham is pretty well connected via 128, 20 and 90, but is an utter pain to transverse.

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

Are you specifically looking to live in the Davis Square area? I don't think it'd be a particularly fun commute to Waltham, but I can understand if you want to do it anyway. If not, you might want to specify where you are looking to live.

Good luck!

[mamajoan.livejournal.com]

I'll be moving out of my condo (buying a new one) in early January, and putting it on the market in mid-January. It's possible that you could live in it while I'm working on finding someone to buy it. However, as the other comments said, you might find it a pain to commute from Somerville to Waltham, so you might prefer to look for a place closer to Waltham. But feel free to email me if you want to discuss -- mamajoan at gmail.

[aerynne.livejournal.com]

If you're looking to live in Somerville, you might consider joining the SomervilleMoms yahoo group (for all parents, in Somerville and nearby towns) and posting there. The rental cycle is pretty September 1-heavy around here, but I'm sure you can find something.

[vibrantabyss.livejournal.com]

I will also say that from what I've seen, with onsite laundry and parking and utilities, Waltham would probably be more likely to hit your price point.

[thegreenyear.livejournal.com]

You know, I took a look around in Waltham and at a couple of places there, but I really didn't like the vibe. I'm planning to look in Watertown or thereabouts for the more permanent place, but I'd love to find a place around Davis Square for short-term.

[thegreenyear.livejournal.com]

I actually am, yes, but only for the short term. I was hoping mostly that someone here might know a cool single parent re: the long term. I totally should have specified! Thanks for asking.

[thegreenyear.livejournal.com]

Thank you for reminding me!!

[thegreenyear.livejournal.com]

You know, I took a look around in Waltham and at a couple of places there, but I really didn't like the vibe. I'm planning to look in Watertown or thereabouts for the more permanent place, but I'd love to find a place around Davis Square for short-term. I'm willing to pay a little more for it if I have to, but I've seen a few places in that range on craigslist.

[vibrantabyss.livejournal.com]

Sent you a private message with contact info of someone who may have suitable digs both short and long term.

[thegreenyear.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[radegund-lj.livejournal.com]

I am currently renting a fully furnished apartment in Waltham here while hurricane damage repairs are being done to my home: http://www.jefurnishedapartments.com/
The price includes all utilities, cable, etc. I've been very satisfied with the management here so far.

[thegreenyear.livejournal.com]

Thank you, that's a great resource.

[miss-chance.livejournal.com]

Message sent. My household is looking for a fourth.