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Why DeRosa
We built DeRosa Properties around one idea: premium living shouldn't come with a premium headache.
Lowell, MA
DeRosa properties are located in three of Lowell's most distinct neighborhoods — each with its own character, pace, and commute profile. Whether you're commuting to Boston or starting a semester at UMass Lowell, there's a neighborhood that fits.
LRTA buses link every UMass Lowell campus with downtown & the rail terminal
MBTA Commuter Rail — Lowell Line direct to Boston North Station.
Every LRTA fixed bus route connects here — same building as the rail terminal.
Engineering & sciences campus on University Ave. Served by LRTA routes 6, 7 & 9.
Health, education & fine arts campus near Pawtucket St. On the LRTA campus loop.
Transit info from LRTA.com & UML.edu · Photos: Emw, Ktr101 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
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All DeRosa properties are steps from the Commuter Rail, dining, and downtown culture. Click a marker to explore.
Resident Reviews
“I rented a 7 bedroom house through Derosa Properties from my junior year to college graduation and I had a great experience. Rob was super helpful and handled all of our requests in a timely manner. I would strongly recommend going through Derosa for your next apartment.”
“Robert has been a great landlord. He's reliable, respectful, and easy to communicate with whenever something comes up. Any maintenance issues were handled quickly, and he always made sure things were taken care of properly. He treats tenants fairly and keeps the property in good condition. I really appreciated how smooth and stress-free the experience was, and I would happily recommend Robert to anyone looking for a dependable landlord.”
“Robert has been a great landlord, and I've had a very positive experience renting from him. He is professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. Any concerns are handled promptly, and the property is well maintained. He treats tenants fairly and makes renting straightforward and stress-free. I would highly recommend Robert and am happy to continue renting with him for many years to come.”
“Great Landlord. Our guy robert was always there when we need and helped us make our situations work. Would recommend to Umass Lowell students.”
“Rob is a great landlord. Very responsive and accommodating. I would recommend DeRosa Properties to anyone looking for a rental!”
“Robert was a great landlord, always shows up when you need him and can always depend on him. 10/10 recommend!”
“I've had a really wonderful experience renting from Robert. He is incredibly kind, helpful, and always quick to respond whenever something needs attention. Whether it's a small repair or a general question, he handles everything with care and professionalism. It's clear he genuinely cares about his tenants and goes out of his way to make sure everything runs smoothly. I truly appreciate his support and would highly recommend him as a landlord!”
“Robert has been an amazing landlord. He's always kind, approachable, and genuinely cares about the well-being of his tenants. Anytime I had a question or needed something fixed, he was there right away to help. It's rare to find someone so dependable and thoughtful. I'm really grateful to have had such a positive rental experience with him!”
“Robert goes above and beyond to make sure my roomates and I are taken care of. Highly recommended renting from him as he makes the whole process care free”
“Robert is a great landlord who is very caring, he will work with you a lot to accommodate your needs.”
“I never expected a well facilitated housing for economical pricing but they made it possible. I loved the way they received me and also my stay in their properties. They made sure that the property was in good condition that I would have comfortable stay during my tenure.”
“I loved my stay with Derosa properties for the past 2 years. They were always on top of the trash when we had extra. Whenever we needed maintenance done we simply put a request in on tenant cloud and they quickly came to address any issues.”
“I lived in a DeRosa property for 4 years while I attended Umass Lowell. Great experience overall. Robert is great and super helpful. If you are looking for a place in the Lowell area I would definetly recommend going through DeRosa properties!”
“Derosa Properties were excellent all around during the 2 years I was a tenant here. They attended quickly to all maintenance needs and were always easily available. During the winter months they shoveled our deck and driveway and landscaped during the summer months. I would definitely recommend using Derosa Properties if you are looking to rent in the area.”
“Great rental experience. Appliances were new & apartment was in great condition upon move in. The few maintenance issues I've had were quickly addressed & Robert the landlord has always been easygoing and responsive. Rent has never been raised.”
“Derosa Properties was extremely helpful from apartment hunting to moving out. Always attended quickly to maintenance and tenant needs. Would recommend them, especially to college students in the area!”
“Robert who manages my property, is a very stellar and energetic person. He is always one call away and always ready to fix when something goes wrong with the house. We are very greatful of him. And always look forward meeting him. He gave a home away from home.”
“I lived with my cat at 820 Merrimack this past year as a sophomore at UML, it was great. It's close to the university, well cared for and safely positioned next to the police. Common issues like bugs and washer/dryer stuff were addressed before I'd even notice they were a problem, and every issue I brought up was immediately acknowledged and tended to. This was my first time living alone and the landlord made it very easy for me. Despite the schooling, I lived very peacefully this year- If I weren't transferring, I would've renewed my lease.”
“I moved into an apartment owned and maintained by DeRosa Properites about 2 years ago. We signed 2 12 month leases with them. If we had any issue or problem we contacted Robert from DeRosa Properties, and he took care of the problem immediately. I can't say enough good things about DeRosa Properties, Robby in particular. The rent can sometimes be a little higher than that of other student apartment rentals, but you do get what you're paying for. DeRosa apartments are significantly nicer, coming with new appliances, hardwood floors, and full size bathrooms. If there is any issue with your unit, it'll be taken care of immediately. I would certainly rent from them again if I wasn't moving out of the Lowell area.”
“From my personal experience, Mr. Robert Barbuto from DeRosa Properties is very friendly and great at helping international students. He helped us settle in and showed us around Lowell, which was very kind. Our place is well-kept and good for students. I really suggest Mr. Barbuto and DeRosa Properties to any student seeking a home away from home.”
“They are now an asset to this neighborhood, they have quieter renters. They are very helpful to us in the winter with plowing for us and they help us with maintenance occasionally. Steve is a good guy and his workers are nice too. We are grateful for their help.”
“As a tenant, I am very happy with everything. The DeRosa team is extremely responsive and attentive. I had my refrigerator replaced by the maintenance guys VERY quickly and they even took my trash out on their way out!”
“During a three year stay in a DeRosa Properties residence, my roommates and I had very few problems. The small minor things, such as a sink leaking, were handled promptly and without hassle. We were handed the residence in "like-new" good condition, clean and undamaged. The residence was quite large for the rent we paid, had a front and back porch, small yard, and even a shed, which was very useful for bike storage. The hardwood floors were some of the most level in Lowell. The house had central air, well insulated windows and doors, and energy efficient fixtures. As for the employees that we came in contact with, we were always treated fairly, professionally, and with respect. I would highly recommend DeRosa for a Lowell apartment or home rental!”
“I stayed with Derosa Properties in lowell for 4 years through out college. Never had any problems. Rent prices were very fair. Land lord was always willing to help when needed. Derosa Properties is the ideal college apartment company.”
“I lived in Derosa housing for 2 years and it was amazing how accommodating they are. Robert is a great and professional”
“As a tenant at De Rosa property now l live knowing that l am fearless here knowing that Robert and the Maintenance Team Frank in particular Who l got to know pretty well are amazing people they make sure u don't have a bad experience here with them and slam lords is never the case here honestly they have a lot of respect and care towards their tenants and l love that. Mostly in Lowell you will not fine anywhere like it. The property is very modern and up to date very clean and well care for. Lowell is not 100 percent the best place to live at but trust me De Rosa property is one of many hit or miss Jewel — it's a great find. Thank You Robert you are the best landlord l will never find again u are the best out here always doing ur best to help.”
“Derosa Properties is awesome. Kind staff. Always easily accessible to reach if needed. Great apartments. I would recommend them to anyone!”
“Rob very nice guy always there to help easy to reach out to hard to find a landlord like that.”
“Had Robert as our landlord for 3 years and he was awesome. Very accommodating and made sure we had what we needed.”
“Great balance of hands off and quick to help if needed. Never had a problem while living here”
“Rented for 2 years and loved the service. Had 1 problem repaired quickly and neatly. Guys we're easy to deal with. Great company. Thanks.”
“Arguably the best estate agent for uni students in lowell. Their apartments are really nice and maintainance service is also excellent.”
“The employees at DeRosa properties are fantastic people very helpful indeed an they run there property management in a very professional way keeping there Apts up to date an always treat people fairly!”
“Robert is great!”
“Rented from Derosa properties for the past 11 years, I have never received better service since I lived at home with my mother. I will rent for the rest of my days!!”
“I love about Steven derosa property is he cares about his property and will update always when he can, good people”
“Only ever had positive experiences with these guys. They made very special accommodations for us.”
“Very Responsive and quick to help, would highly recommend his properties for UML students!”
“Excellent property, landlord is responsive, didn't raise rates”
“Quick maintenance responses, good rent prices and nice places. Property manager Robert Barbuto is a great guy to work with and does everything he can to keep his tenants satisfied. I've leased with them for 3 years, and any time an issue…”
“Robert has been a great landlord good experience as a first time renter.”
“I recently just started renting from Robert and it's has been great so far! He is a great guy and genuinely cares about his tenants!”
“Rob has been a very understanding and supportive landlord. Very easy to communicate with and welcoming as well. Will recommend Derosa to any of my friends and family.”
“I lived with Derosa for 6 years in multiple properties and it was for a reason! Rob and his henchmen truly cared about us not just as tenants but as people as well. Whether it was flexible move in/move out dates or special circumstances, they were always so considerate and helpful. Rob is incredibly caring and we were so sad to be moving but grateful to have had those years with him!”
“Great landlord, great attention”
“I had the pleasure of being one of Robert's tenants for the past five years, and I can't thank him enough for the great experience my roommates and I had. He was a wonderful landlord who always went out of his way to help us however he could. We lived at three different properties with him, and leaving the last one was definitely bittersweet. Very grateful for my time there!”
“I rented a 7 bedroom house through Derosa Properties from my junior year to college graduation and I had a great experience. Rob was super helpful and handled all of our requests in a timely manner. I would strongly recommend going through Derosa for your next apartment.”
“Robert has been a great landlord. He's reliable, respectful, and easy to communicate with whenever something comes up. Any maintenance issues were handled quickly, and he always made sure things were taken care of properly. He treats tenants fairly and keeps the property in good condition. I really appreciated how smooth and stress-free the experience was, and I would happily recommend Robert to anyone looking for a dependable landlord.”
“Robert has been a great landlord, and I've had a very positive experience renting from him. He is professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. Any concerns are handled promptly, and the property is well maintained. He treats tenants fairly and makes renting straightforward and stress-free. I would highly recommend Robert and am happy to continue renting with him for many years to come.”
“Great Landlord. Our guy robert was always there when we need and helped us make our situations work. Would recommend to Umass Lowell students.”
“Rob is a great landlord. Very responsive and accommodating. I would recommend DeRosa Properties to anyone looking for a rental!”
“Robert was a great landlord, always shows up when you need him and can always depend on him. 10/10 recommend!”
“I've had a really wonderful experience renting from Robert. He is incredibly kind, helpful, and always quick to respond whenever something needs attention. Whether it's a small repair or a general question, he handles everything with care and professionalism. It's clear he genuinely cares about his tenants and goes out of his way to make sure everything runs smoothly. I truly appreciate his support and would highly recommend him as a landlord!”
“Robert has been an amazing landlord. He's always kind, approachable, and genuinely cares about the well-being of his tenants. Anytime I had a question or needed something fixed, he was there right away to help. It's rare to find someone so dependable and thoughtful. I'm really grateful to have had such a positive rental experience with him!”
“Robert goes above and beyond to make sure my roomates and I are taken care of. Highly recommended renting from him as he makes the whole process care free”
“Robert is a great landlord who is very caring, he will work with you a lot to accommodate your needs.”
“I never expected a well facilitated housing for economical pricing but they made it possible. I loved the way they received me and also my stay in their properties. They made sure that the property was in good condition that I would have comfortable stay during my tenure.”
“I loved my stay with Derosa properties for the past 2 years. They were always on top of the trash when we had extra. Whenever we needed maintenance done we simply put a request in on tenant cloud and they quickly came to address any issues.”
“I lived in a DeRosa property for 4 years while I attended Umass Lowell. Great experience overall. Robert is great and super helpful. If you are looking for a place in the Lowell area I would definetly recommend going through DeRosa properties!”
“Derosa Properties were excellent all around during the 2 years I was a tenant here. They attended quickly to all maintenance needs and were always easily available. During the winter months they shoveled our deck and driveway and landscaped during the summer months. I would definitely recommend using Derosa Properties if you are looking to rent in the area.”
“Great rental experience. Appliances were new & apartment was in great condition upon move in. The few maintenance issues I've had were quickly addressed & Robert the landlord has always been easygoing and responsive. Rent has never been raised.”
“Derosa Properties was extremely helpful from apartment hunting to moving out. Always attended quickly to maintenance and tenant needs. Would recommend them, especially to college students in the area!”
“Robert who manages my property, is a very stellar and energetic person. He is always one call away and always ready to fix when something goes wrong with the house. We are very greatful of him. And always look forward meeting him. He gave a home away from home.”
“I lived with my cat at 820 Merrimack this past year as a sophomore at UML, it was great. It's close to the university, well cared for and safely positioned next to the police. Common issues like bugs and washer/dryer stuff were addressed before I'd even notice they were a problem, and every issue I brought up was immediately acknowledged and tended to. This was my first time living alone and the landlord made it very easy for me. Despite the schooling, I lived very peacefully this year- If I weren't transferring, I would've renewed my lease.”
“I moved into an apartment owned and maintained by DeRosa Properites about 2 years ago. We signed 2 12 month leases with them. If we had any issue or problem we contacted Robert from DeRosa Properties, and he took care of the problem immediately. I can't say enough good things about DeRosa Properties, Robby in particular. The rent can sometimes be a little higher than that of other student apartment rentals, but you do get what you're paying for. DeRosa apartments are significantly nicer, coming with new appliances, hardwood floors, and full size bathrooms. If there is any issue with your unit, it'll be taken care of immediately. I would certainly rent from them again if I wasn't moving out of the Lowell area.”
“From my personal experience, Mr. Robert Barbuto from DeRosa Properties is very friendly and great at helping international students. He helped us settle in and showed us around Lowell, which was very kind. Our place is well-kept and good for students. I really suggest Mr. Barbuto and DeRosa Properties to any student seeking a home away from home.”
“They are now an asset to this neighborhood, they have quieter renters. They are very helpful to us in the winter with plowing for us and they help us with maintenance occasionally. Steve is a good guy and his workers are nice too. We are grateful for their help.”
“As a tenant, I am very happy with everything. The DeRosa team is extremely responsive and attentive. I had my refrigerator replaced by the maintenance guys VERY quickly and they even took my trash out on their way out!”
“During a three year stay in a DeRosa Properties residence, my roommates and I had very few problems. The small minor things, such as a sink leaking, were handled promptly and without hassle. We were handed the residence in "like-new" good condition, clean and undamaged. The residence was quite large for the rent we paid, had a front and back porch, small yard, and even a shed, which was very useful for bike storage. The hardwood floors were some of the most level in Lowell. The house had central air, well insulated windows and doors, and energy efficient fixtures. As for the employees that we came in contact with, we were always treated fairly, professionally, and with respect. I would highly recommend DeRosa for a Lowell apartment or home rental!”
“I stayed with Derosa Properties in lowell for 4 years through out college. Never had any problems. Rent prices were very fair. Land lord was always willing to help when needed. Derosa Properties is the ideal college apartment company.”
“I lived in Derosa housing for 2 years and it was amazing how accommodating they are. Robert is a great and professional”
“As a tenant at De Rosa property now l live knowing that l am fearless here knowing that Robert and the Maintenance Team Frank in particular Who l got to know pretty well are amazing people they make sure u don't have a bad experience here with them and slam lords is never the case here honestly they have a lot of respect and care towards their tenants and l love that. Mostly in Lowell you will not fine anywhere like it. The property is very modern and up to date very clean and well care for. Lowell is not 100 percent the best place to live at but trust me De Rosa property is one of many hit or miss Jewel — it's a great find. Thank You Robert you are the best landlord l will never find again u are the best out here always doing ur best to help.”
“Derosa Properties is awesome. Kind staff. Always easily accessible to reach if needed. Great apartments. I would recommend them to anyone!”
“Rob very nice guy always there to help easy to reach out to hard to find a landlord like that.”
“Had Robert as our landlord for 3 years and he was awesome. Very accommodating and made sure we had what we needed.”
“Great balance of hands off and quick to help if needed. Never had a problem while living here”
“Rented for 2 years and loved the service. Had 1 problem repaired quickly and neatly. Guys we're easy to deal with. Great company. Thanks.”
“Arguably the best estate agent for uni students in lowell. Their apartments are really nice and maintainance service is also excellent.”
“The employees at DeRosa properties are fantastic people very helpful indeed an they run there property management in a very professional way keeping there Apts up to date an always treat people fairly!”
“Robert is great!”
“Rented from Derosa properties for the past 11 years, I have never received better service since I lived at home with my mother. I will rent for the rest of my days!!”
“I love about Steven derosa property is he cares about his property and will update always when he can, good people”
“Only ever had positive experiences with these guys. They made very special accommodations for us.”
“Very Responsive and quick to help, would highly recommend his properties for UML students!”
“Excellent property, landlord is responsive, didn't raise rates”
“Quick maintenance responses, good rent prices and nice places. Property manager Robert Barbuto is a great guy to work with and does everything he can to keep his tenants satisfied. I've leased with them for 3 years, and any time an issue…”
“Robert has been a great landlord good experience as a first time renter.”
“I recently just started renting from Robert and it's has been great so far! He is a great guy and genuinely cares about his tenants!”
“Rob has been a very understanding and supportive landlord. Very easy to communicate with and welcoming as well. Will recommend Derosa to any of my friends and family.”
“I lived with Derosa for 6 years in multiple properties and it was for a reason! Rob and his henchmen truly cared about us not just as tenants but as people as well. Whether it was flexible move in/move out dates or special circumstances, they were always so considerate and helpful. Rob is incredibly caring and we were so sad to be moving but grateful to have had those years with him!”
“Great landlord, great attention”
“I had the pleasure of being one of Robert's tenants for the past five years, and I can't thank him enough for the great experience my roommates and I had. He was a wonderful landlord who always went out of his way to help us however he could. We lived at three different properties with him, and leaving the last one was definitely bittersweet. Very grateful for my time there!”
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No application fee. After your tour we send a secure online link. We run a standard credit and background check and typically get back to you within a few business days.
What lease lengths are available?
Standard leases are 12 months. We occasionally offer 6-month terms at a slight premium — contact us to discuss options.
What utilities are included?
Heat and hot water are included in select properties. Water is included in all units. Electricity is always tenant-paid. Check individual listings for specifics.
Is parking available?
Most of our properties have off-street, covered, or deeded parking — included or as an add-on. Parking options are listed on each property page.
Are pets allowed?
Pet policies vary by home. Select properties welcome pets with breed/weight restrictions or a deposit. Ask us and we'll point you to the right units.
Do units come furnished?
All units are unfurnished unless noted. Every listing specifies which appliances are included — from refrigerators to in-unit or on-site laundry.
How is maintenance handled?
Contact us by phone, text, or email. Non-emergency requests are handled within 48 hours. Emergencies (no heat, plumbing failures) are same-day.
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