For rent in Somerset, MA 02726 Available now
79 County St, Apt Unit 1, Somerset, MA 02726
2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental — 700 sq ft. Listed and leased by a licensed Massachusetts broker at Fortified Realty Group; the property is owner-managed. Available Now.
Rent
$1,900/mo
Move-in total
$3,800
First month + security
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
700
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About this rental
79 County Street Apt 1 is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in Somerset's Brayton Point section with about 700 square feet of living space at 79 County Street, Somerset 02726. The layout gives you two separate bedrooms, a kitchen with a refrigerator and stove, a living area, and one full bathroom — a straightforward two-bed floor plan on County Street between Wilbur Avenue and the Taunton River corridor.
Water and sewer are landlord-paid through the Town of Somerset utility lines. You open electricity through National Grid at (800) 322-3223 and natural gas, heat, hot water, and your gas stove through Liberty Utilities at 1-800-544-4944, plus cable and internet on your own. Heat is gas-fired baseboard or radiator; cooling is window air conditioner only — no central air. Washer and dryer hookups are in the unit, but you supply and install your own machines. Parking on the property is unassigned and first-come, first-served — not a dedicated reserved spot. Cats are allowed per the owner's policy; dogs and other pets are not listed as permitted.
Rent is $1,900 per month. Move-in is $3,800 at signing — $1,900 first month's rent plus $1,900 last month's rent — with a $0 security deposit, no broker fee, and no Fortified application fee. Lead paint status for this unit is listed as unknown in property records; request the Massachusetts lead disclosure packet before you sign.
Apartment details
The facts, up front.
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Square feet
- 700
- Monthly rent
- $1,900
- Move-in total
- $3,800
- Availability
- Available Now
- Parking
- Parking is unassigned, first come first serve
- Laundry
- Hookups - tenant to provide machine
- Pets
- Yes — Cats
- Heating system
- Gas - Baseboard or Radiator
- Utilities
- Landlord pays: Water, Sewer. Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Cable, Internet
- Lead paint status
- Unknown
Listing disclosures
Know before you apply.
Fortified Realty Group follows Massachusetts fair-housing law, source-of-income protections, and security-deposit limits. Read the full set of listing disclosures — deposit rules, screening criteria, voucher acceptance, lead-paint, and agency relationships — before you apply.
Read the full listing disclosures →The neighborhood — Brayton Point
79 County Street sits on the County Street corridor in Brayton Point, Somerset 02726, a residential stretch between the Taunton River shoreline and Route 6 (Grand Army of the Republic Highway). Pierce Beach and Playground at 295 South Street lines the river a short drive south. Excellent Pizza at 1072 County Street draws Google reviewers for chourico-and-chips pies and Greek salads with chicken, and Roger's Family Restaurant at 1229 Wilbur Avenue gets steady praise for breakfast plates and diner-style comfort food. Stop & Shop at 815 Grand Army of the Republic Highway covers weekly grocery runs with an attached gas station along the Route 6 retail strip.
Route 24 and Interstate 195 are minutes from County Street, putting Providence roughly 20 to 25 minutes west and Boston about an hour north via Route 24 toward I-93. The Fall River Depot MBTA station at 825 Davol Street on the Fall River/New Bedford Line — opened March 2025 — sits about 2.2 miles south for Boston-bound commuter rail. Freetown station at 153 South Main Street is a second stop farther northeast on the same South Coast Rail line.
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| 98 Tuttle St, Fall River, MA 02724 | $50 | Parking space | — | Now |
| 76 Stetson St, Apt 3R, Fall River, MA 02720 | $1,390 | 1 bd / 1 ba | 700 | Now |
| 76 Stetson St, Apt Unit 3F, Fall River, MA 02720 | $1,595 | 1 bd / 1 ba | 700 | Now |
| 170 King St, Apt 2, Fall River, MA 02724 | $1,799 | 3 bd / 1 ba | 1,200 | Now |
| 79 County St, Apt Unit 1, Somerset, MA 02726 This unit | $1,900 | 2 bd / 1 ba | 700 | Now |
| 1381 Tucker Rd, Apt Unit 2S, Dartmouth, MA 02747 | $1,995 | 2 bd / 1 ba | 750 | Now |
Before you apply
What is the monthly rent at 79 County Street Apt 1, and what does the landlord cover?
Rent is $1,900 per month at 79 County Street Apt 1 in Somerset 02726. The owner pays water and sewer through Town of Somerset utility service, so those charges do not arrive as separate tenant bills. You carry electricity through National Grid at (800) 322-3223, natural gas, heat, and hot water through Liberty Utilities at 1-800-544-4944, plus cable and internet on your own accounts. Fortified Realty Group lists this Brayton Point two-bedroom with no broker fee.
How much is the security deposit, and what does M.G.L. c.186 §15B allow in Massachusetts?
The security deposit on this Somerset apartment is $0 — nothing is held in escrow at lease signing. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 Section 15B limits move-in charges to first month's rent, last month's rent, a deposit capped at one month's rent, and the actual cost of a new lock and key. Collecting $1,900 first month and $1,900 last month without a deposit fits inside that statute and avoids a deposit refund dispute when you eventually vacate 79 County Street.
What is the total move-in cost for 79 County Street Apt 1?
Plan on $3,800 at signing: $1,900 for the first month's rent plus $1,900 for last month's rent. The security deposit is $0, the broker fee is $0, and Fortified Realty Group charges no application fee. That two-payment structure is lower than many Bristol County listings that also stack a full deposit. Open your National Grid electric account and Liberty Utilities gas account before move-in day at this 700-square-foot two-bedroom on County Street.
What lease term applies to 79 County Street Apt 1?
Lease length for 79 County Street Apt 1 is spelled out in the Fortified Realty rental agreement you receive after approval — the exact term is not fixed on this facts sheet. Massachusetts tenancies operate under M.G.L. c.186, and notice requirements depend on whether your agreement runs month-to-month or for a fixed number of months. Call Fortified Realty at (508) 671-7228 before you apply if your employer or Housing Choice voucher program requires a specific lease structure.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does Apt 1 have, and how large is the unit?
Apt 1 is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment with about 700 square feet at 79 County Street, Somerset 02726. The floor plan includes two separate bedrooms, a kitchen with a refrigerator and stove, a living area, and one full bathroom — not a one-bedroom with a partition wall. Square footage is listed at roughly 700 square feet in the Fortified Remarketing record for this Brayton Point address on the County Street corridor.
How does parking work at 79 County Street?
Parking at 79 County Street is unassigned and first-come, first-served — there is no dedicated reserved spot guaranteed with Apt 1. Arriving home earlier in the evening improves your odds of a space on the property or along County Street and nearby Brayton Point blocks. On-street parking remains subject to Town of Somerset winter snow-emergency rules. Confirm how many vehicles your household needs and where tenants park during your tour before you apply.
Are pets allowed at 79 County Street Apt 1?
Cats are allowed at 79 County Street, Apt 1, per the owner's pet policy. Dogs and other household pets are not listed as permitted on this Somerset listing — plan on a cats-only household unless Fortified confirms otherwise in writing. If you need a documented service animal or assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation, raise it during the Fortified application process so it is reviewed under fair housing law and M.G.L. c.151B rather than treated as a household pet.
Is there laundry in the unit or building?
The apartment has washer and dryer hookups, but no machines are supplied — you purchase and install your own set before wash day. That means laundry happens inside the unit once you bring compatible equipment, unlike listings with only a basement coin room or a drive to an outside laundromat. Confirm hookup type — gas or electric dryer, hot and cold water lines — at your tour of this two-bedroom so you buy the right appliances for 79 County Street Apt 1.
Which utilities does the tenant pay versus the landlord at 79 County Street?
The landlord pays water and sewer. The tenant opens electricity through National Grid, Somerset's electric delivery utility, at (800) 322-3223 (outages 1-800-465-1212). Natural gas, heat, and hot water run through Liberty Utilities at 1-800-544-4944 (gas emergency 1-800-936-7000). Cable and internet are tenant-arranged — many renters along County Street use Comcast Xfinity. Those accounts stack on top of the $1,900 base rent each month, especially through Somerset's winter heating season.
How is this apartment heated and cooled?
Heat is gas-fired baseboard or radiator, and the gas account is in the tenant's name through Liberty Utilities at 1-800-544-4944, Somerset's natural gas provider. Hot water is also tenant-paid, so winter gas bills cover both space heat and water heating at 79 County Street. Cooling is by window air conditioner only — there is no central air system in this unit. Budget for higher Liberty Utilities usage December through March and a National Grid summer electric bump when you run window AC on hot Taunton River corridor days.
What appliances come with Apt 1 at 79 County Street?
The kitchen includes a refrigerator and a gas stove supplied with the unit — both are listed in the lease facts for this Somerset apartment. There is no dishwasher or microwave included, and no in-unit washer or dryer comes with the lease despite hookups being present for machines you supply yourself. The gas stove connects to your Liberty Utilities account at 1-800-544-4944. Inspect the refrigerator and stove during your tour at 79 County Street before move-in day.
Do you accept Section 8 or other housing vouchers at 79 County Street?
Yes. Source of income is a protected class in Massachusetts under M.G.L. c.151B, so Housing Choice Section 8 vouchers, the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), VASH, and RAFT assistance are accepted on equal terms with market-rate applicants. Voucher holders complete the same Fortified screening as everyone else. Bring your payment standard and voucher paperwork to the tour so Fortified can confirm the $1,900 rent works for your program before you apply in Somerset.
What is the application and screening process for this Somerset apartment?
After touring 79 County Street Apt 1, you submit a rental application reviewed for credit, income, rental history, and references under Massachusetts fair housing standards, including source-of-income protections in M.G.L. c.151B. There is no application fee and no broker fee. Tour first, confirm the laundry hookups, unassigned parking, and cats-only policy fit your household, then apply if the numbers work. Call Fortified Realty at (508) 671-7228 with screening questions before you book a showing.
Who manages 79 County Street Apt 1?
Fortified Realty Group LLC, a licensed Massachusetts real estate brokerage, manages leasing, tours, maintenance coordination, and tenant communication for this County Street property in Somerset. Fortified works across Fall River, New Bedford, Somerset, and the wider South Coast — you deal with a professional property manager from application through your tenancy rather than chasing an absentee owner. Reach Fortified at (508) 671-7228 with questions about 79 County Street Apt 1.
Who do I contact for maintenance and repairs after move-in?
Report maintenance issues to Fortified Realty Group at (508) 671-7228 once you are a tenant at 79 County Street. Fortified logs each request and dispatches licensed plumbers, electricians, or HVAC vendors as needed for this Somerset property. For a gas leak, call Liberty Utilities at 1-800-936-7000 first, then Fortified. For heat outages, water leaks, or electrical emergencies, call the Fortified office line so the issue is documented and routed without delay.
What is the lead paint status of 79 County Street Apt 1?
Lead paint status for 79 County Street, Apt 1, is listed as unknown in the property records. Under M.G.L. c.111 §197 and the Massachusetts Lead Law, owners of pre-1978 housing must disclose known lead information and provide the state tenant lead notification at signing. Request the current disclosure packet from Fortified at (508) 671-7228 before you sign, especially if a child under six will live in this Brayton Point apartment on County Street.
How is the commute from 79 County Street to highways and commuter rail?
Route 24 and Interstate 195 are minutes from County Street in Somerset, putting Providence roughly 20 to 25 minutes west and Boston about an hour north via Route 24 toward I-93. The Fall River Depot MBTA station at 825 Davol Street on the South Coast Rail Fall River/New Bedford Line — opened March 2025 — sits about 2.2 miles south for Boston-bound commuter rail. Freetown station at 153 South Main Street is a second stop farther northeast on the same line.
What's nearby for food, errands, and getting around from 79 County Street?
From this Brayton Point address, Excellent Pizza at 1072 County Street handles chourico-and-chips pies and Greek salads, Roger's Family Restaurant at 1229 Wilbur Avenue serves breakfast and comfort-food plates, and Stop & Shop at 815 Grand Army of the Republic Highway covers grocery runs with an attached gas station. Pierce Beach and Playground at 295 South Street sits along the Taunton River. Fall River Depot commuter rail at 825 Davol Street on the MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line is about 2.2 miles south.
How do I schedule a tour of 79 County Street Apt 1?
Open the Fortified scheduling link on the listing page at fortifiedrealty.net/rent/79-county-st-apt-1-somerset/ to pick an available showing slot for this two-bedroom — the calendar shows live openings so you can book without phone tag. Want to confirm laundry hookups, unassigned parking, or the cats-only policy before you visit? Call Fortified Realty at (508) 671-7228 and the team will answer questions or help you lock in a tour time.
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Equal Housing Opportunity Statement
Fortified Realty Group, LLC complies with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or active military status, or source of income (including all housing vouchers).
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Equal Housing Opportunity. Source-of-income protected — Section 8 / MRVP / RAFT / HCV welcome on every listing. Listed by David M. Ferreira, Listing Broker (MA Broker 9537412). Licensed Massachusetts real estate brokerage. Full disclosures: fortifiedrealty.net/renting-with-fortified.
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