136 & 138 Highland Avenue
136-138 Highland Ave,
Somerville, MA 02143
$2,100 - $2,300 | Studio - 1 Bed
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. If you’re an art lover, Powder House Square is also home to the Museum of Modern Renaissance, a private home turned museum where every wall and ceiling is adorned with rich, colorful paintings. Towards the southern edge of the neighborhood you can take dance classes or buy tickets to comedy shows at the historic Center for Arts at the Armory.
Perfect for students, professors, art lovers, history buffs, and any kind of city dweller, you won’t regret renting in Powder House Square.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Powder House Square is $2,924 for a studio, $3,734 for one bedroom, $3,783 for two bedrooms, and $4,869 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Powder House Square has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Studio
564 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,924/month
Average Rent
1 BR
783 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,734/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,075 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,783/month
Average Rent
3 BR
959 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,869/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Biker's Paradise
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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.