Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

281 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 has studios available and rents for $2,475/mo.

Can I see a model or tour 281 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

281 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 is in Powder House Square in the city of Somerville. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.6 mile of the property. Five parks are within 2.2 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville Powder House Square 281 Highland Ave Unit 1B

$2,475 / Month

281 Highland Ave Unit 1B

Somerville, MA 02143

Today

617-299-1496

Bedrooms

Studio
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

500 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Medical Services
Property is near public transit
Jogging Path
No Cooling
Park
Shops

281 Highland Ave Unit 1B

About This Home

Available Now

Charming junior 1bd/ large studio in prime Somerville location available 6/1! This recently renovated junior one bed/ studio offers modern comforts with in-unit laundry and stainless steel kitchen appliances. Enjoy spacious closets,an updated bathroom,and a sleek design throughout. Located in the heart of Somerville,this pet-friendly building is professionally managed for a hassle-free living experience. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Video tour available upon request!

281 Highland Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02143 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Apartment

Interior Spaces

500 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Cooktop Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 6/1/25 Assessor Parcel Number 752361 Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Utilities

No Cooling Heating System Uses Oil Internet Available

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Contact

Listed by Leavitt + Co Team | Compass
Phone Number (617) 299-1496
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Dishwasher

Disposal

Microwave

Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Powder House Square neighborhood sits within Somerville a few miles north of Cambridge and Boston. The community derives its name from an 18th century windmill that was later transformed into a gunpowder storage depot that played a major role in the American Revolution. This urban community features apartments in New England style multi-family units. Just a few walkable blocks from the neighborhood's northern border sits Tufts University's primary campus. The neighborhood is also defined by its traffic circle, which contains an island park with benches, pathways, and landscaped shrubbery. While it is largely a residential area, it is home to a number of restaurants and several medical and dental clinics.

Many students and neighborhood residents visit Nathan Tufts Park, where the iconic Powder House is located. Here you can walk your dog or have a picnic under the shade cast by trees hundreds of years old.

Learn more about living in Powder House Square

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi

281 Highland Ave Unit 1B is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Tufts Univ., Medford.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Somerville include Magoun Square, located 0.5 mile from 281 Highland Ave Unit 1B. 281 Highland Ave Unit 1B is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.4 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Magoun Square	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Porter Square Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Davis Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Ball Square	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
West Medford	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi
Malden Center	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
North Station	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	17 min	8.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	16 min	7.4 mi

Walker's Paradise

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Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

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Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Very Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 281 Highland Ave Unit 1B.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Somerville Place	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Porter Square Shopping Center	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi

281 Highland Ave Unit 1B has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	4 min	1.1 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi

281 Highland Ave Unit 1B has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	10 min	4.0 mi