Fully Renovated 3BR + Bonus Room / 2BA Top-Floor Condo Skyline Views, In-Unit Laundry, 5 Min to Green Line
This 1,606 sq ft third-floor unit at 20 Alston Street has been fully renovated with an open layout and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen features a waterfall quartz island, LG stainless steel appliances, a double gas oven, and a Bosch vented hood. Three bedrooms and two full baths, plus a bonus room that fits a queen bed and works as a home office or guest room. Central air, forced-air heat, in-unit washer and dryer, front porch access, and Boston skyline views from the top floor.
Location: about 5 minutes to the East Somerville Green Line station, bus 80/88/90 at the corner of Cross and Alston, quick access to Route 28 and I-93. Union Square and Assembly Row are both within [1] mile.
Terms: $4,000/month, 12-month lease. Available [date]. Tenant pays electricity and gas; owner pays water and sewer. Cats and dogs welcome. No off-street parking; street parking by Somerville resident permit. Move-in costs are first month's rent and a one-month security deposit; no application fee and no broker fee.
Please note: the unit is also listed for sale. Under Massachusetts law the lease continues unchanged with any new owner, and buyer showings are scheduled with 24 hours' notice as described in the lease.
To inquire, please include your target move-in date, number of adult occupants, and any pets. Screening criteria are shared with every applicant before showings.
12-month lease. Owner pays water and sewer; tenant pays electricity, gas, and internet. First month's rent and a one-month security deposit due at signing; no last month's rent, no application fee, no broker fee. Cats and dogs allowed per condominium rules. No smoking. No off-street parking; street parking by Somerville resident permit. Tenant is responsible for routine upkeep of the unit; owner handles repairs and maintenance of building systems and appliances. Renters insurance required. Unit is also listed for sale; buyer showings with 24 hours' notice as provided in the lease.
Application process: applications are accepted through Wednesday, November 19 at 11:59 pm. All complete applications received by then are reviewed together, and among applicants who meet all screening criteria, the strongest combined credit score and income-to-rent ratio is selected; ties go to the earlier submission. A decision will be communicated by November 21. If no qualifying application is received by the deadline, applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed on a rolling 5-day basis.
Apartment for rent
Apartment
Available Tue Dec 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Forced air
What's special
Central airWaterfall quartz islandIn-unit laundryFront porch accessOpen layoutHardwood floors throughoutBosch vented hood
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,606 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: 5 Min To East Somerville Green Line, Cats And Dogs Allowed, Double Gas Oven With Bosch Vented Range Hood, Private Entrance
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Boston Skyline Views
Lot
- Features: Views, Waterfall
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 11/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,000$2/sqft |
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