On October 1, a room will be available in a 5-bedroom apartment located in East Boston, less than 400 feet (about 122 meters) from the entrance to the Maverick subway station in Maverick Square, and a short walk to the Water Taxi to downtown Boston. The apartment is on the second and third floors. The room for rent is on the 3rd floor facing the street. The room measures approximately 110 square feet. The monthly rent is $750, PLUS UTILITIES, which include gas, electricity, water, and internet. The cost of the utilities is split among the tenants and varies from month to month. The average for the last 12 months was $100.71/month. This is a SHARED APARTMENT with FOUR (4) other roommates. Residents share the kitchen, living room, and bathroom with others in the apartment. Everyone living in the apartment must agree to basic house rules, which include taking out the trash, sharing responsibility for keeping the kitchen, bathroom, and hallways clean and orderly, taking out the trash, and respecting their neighbors inside and outside the building, and not playing loud music or engaging in any activity that would disturb their neighbors or violate the law. Pets and smoking are not permitted on the premises. There is a laundromat a short walk from the building. A security deposit equal to one month’s rent plus $100 as an advance on utilities is required. The security deposit will be returned when the tenant moves out, provided there is no damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear, and the renter has paid all outstanding rent and utility bills. Applicants must show proof of employment and have at least one reference that we can call.