Prospect Hill Somerville

Somerville, MA

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Prospect Hill Somerville - Somerville, MA

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This historic community is filled with modern day convenience

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Just six miles north of downtown Boston, Prospect Hill in Somerville offers residents an energetic community filled with independent shops and restaurants. Like many places in Somerville and other nearby communities in Cambridge and Charleston, this neighborhood has rich ties to American history. In the 1700s, George Washington ordered the raising of the first American flag on Prospect Hill Tower, which still stands today.

Several buses run through the neighborhood, connecting workers to Boston and Cambridge without the need for a car. The commercial district centers on Union Square, with many triple-decker homes and apartments for rent packed into the nearby side streets. Locally owned restaurants and bars charm locals and visitors each day. Residents love starting their early mornings with a walk over to award-winning Union Square Donuts to pick up handmade donuts with creative flavors. On the weekends, join friends at Brass Union to play board games and enjoy appetizers in a former police headquarters. Up the street, Thunder Road provides gourmet, music-inspired burgers to munch on while patrons listen to live music. Prospect Hill also hosts several community events throughout the year, including the popular celebration of global culture at the Ignite! festival.

Along with these amazing amenities, Prospect Hill Somerville also houses Somerville High School, one of the best schools in Massachusetts, and a public library. For heightened convenience, the neighborhood is only a six-minute drive to Harvard University and Lesley University. Put Prospect Hill Somerville on your list of prospective new homes if you’re looking for everything you need right in your own community.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Prospect Hill Somerville is $2,219 for one bedroom, $3,349 for two bedrooms, and $2,259 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prospect Hill Somerville has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 647 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,219/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 979 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,349/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 900 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,259/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Walker's Paradise

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

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Excellent Transit

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

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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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Mystic River Reservation
  • Longfellow National Historic Site
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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