Our Rental Department has an established reputation of integrity and offers experienced, professional and personal service to both landlords and prospective tenants.
New law on tenant-paid broker's fees in Massachusetts
As of August 1, 2025, broker's fees for rental units must be paid by the person who hired the broker of salesperson. If you didn't hire a broker or salesperson, you shouldn't be paying their fee. This means that if a landlord chooses to hire a broker or salesperson, thay are responsibile for payng that broker or salesperson themselves.
Landlords list their apartments at a Half-Fee.
Persons interested in applying for any of our listings are expected to satisfy a full application procedure that will consist of the following:
- Fully completed and signed rental application.
- One month deposit to the Landlord that is fully refundable prior to signing a lease.
- A *conditional deposit of $50.00 that will be returned upon the signing of a lease agreement.
- Satisfactory Credit Check.
- Verification of income. (Note: A Guarantor may be acceptable if income is insufficient.)
- Verification of past, and present landlord and employment references.
Tenants rent our apartments at No Fee.
Services
I was renting in Cambridge for about 4 years with Oxford St and it was by far the best experience I've had with property managers in my experience renting. They are the perfect size company (and I've had them all): small enough that they are personable and there's a human to talk to always, but large enough that they are extremely professional. The only reason I left my apartment with them is that I bought a new home.
Oxford St is proactive, friendly, timely, and top of anything you ask of them. I would recommend them to literally anybody in the city.
We rented our apartment through Oxford St Realty and they also manage the unit.
In general, the experience has always been pleasant, in their capacity as brokers and property managers. They are personable and quick to respond to issues.... They are quick to address any issues with the unit. They do everything through phone instead of email which has taken time to get used to, but when we call, they are very pleasant and efficient in addressing any issues we have.
I'd recommend Oxford St to friends. They are a small office, and everybody (Jeff, Jackie, Tiffany) I have interacted with has been great. No complaints on my end!