SUNNY, PET-FRIENDLY VICTORIAN W/ PRIVATE ENTRANCE, YARD & LAUNDRY
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If you're tired of cookie-cutter apartments and want a place with real character, this might be your next home.
Sunny first-floor 1BR in a beautifully maintained two-family Victorian on a quiet residential street. You'll get historic charm, large rooms, and outdoor space, plus an easy commute into Boston.
THE APARTMENT
Approx. 900 sq. ft.
Private entrance
Oversized bedroom (approx. 14' x 16')
Large living room (approx. 16' x 20') with decorative fireplace and deep closet
Full eat-in kitchen (approx. 14' x 12')
Full bathroom with bathtub
THE HOUSE & FEATURES
Thoughtfully renovated while preserving its Victorian character, including:
High ceilings
Hardwood floors
Crown molding and period details
Decorative fireplace
Stained glass accents
Bay windows
Mahogany front porch
Sunny rooms with abundant natural light
Updated kitchen and bathroom
New windows
AMENITIES / UTILITIES
Pet-friendly (dogs, cats, etc.) with prior approval
Free on-street parking (no permit required)
Dedicated washer and dryer in basement (coin-op)
Dry basement storage
Shared backyard with space for gardening
No broker fee
Managed by nearby owners, not a company
BEST FIT
This apartment is ideal for someone looking for a long-term home who appreciates the charm of an older Victorian house and values neighborhood living over big anonymous apartment buildings.
Spacious for one person. Comfortable for a couple.
Outdoor upkeep (snow shoveling, light yard care) is shared between the two units
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Roslindale has a quirky, community-oriented feel that's more like a small town than a typical Boston neighborhood. You'll have quiet, trees, and green space while staying close to restaurants, cafes, shops, and transit.
Nearby:
Roslindale Village
Roslindale Farmers Market
Local restaurants and cafes
The Arnold Arboretum
Playgrounds and parks
Frequent bus service to Forest Hills
Commuter Rail access (about 15 minutes to downtown Boston)
No broker fee by owner. Lease Term: Through May 31, 2027.
Non-smoking/vaping property
No illegal drug use
Quiet hours overnight
Shared yard care/snow removal
Apartment for rent
$2,300/mo
23 Congreve St, # 1, Roslindale, MA 02131
1beds
900sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Private parking
Fireplace
What's special
Decorative fireplaceMahogany front porchPrivate entranceNew windowsHardwood floorsQuiet residential streetStained glass accents
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace
Features
- Crown Molding
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Private
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Private Entrance
Lot
- Features: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: Roslindale
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Sublet/Temporary
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,300$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Roslindale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sumner Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Boston Teachers Union SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Margarita Muniz AcademyGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.7 mi







