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Somerville, MA

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Welcome to Somerville, a 21st century success story.

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Somerville underwent a colossal transformation around the turn of the 21st century. A huge revitalization effort began in the 1990s, and by 2006 Somerville was recognized as the best-run city in Massachusetts. Nowadays, the city is better known for its thriving artistic community and constant self-improvement efforts by citizens and government alike.

There is heavy emphasis on local businesses, which are spread around Somerville in various commercial squares rather than a centralized downtown—this gives folks lots of options when selecting an apartment. Much of the arts and leisure activity is centered around Davis Square, well known for its dining, nightlife, and music venues.

The community is generally quite walkable, and MBTA service makes it exceptionally easy to get to nearby downtown Boston. With the campuses of Harvard, MIT, and Tufts surrounding the city, Somerville is within arm’s reach of some of America’s finest universities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Somerville, MA is $2,715 for a studio, $3,236 for one bedroom, $3,962 for two bedrooms, and $4,299 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerville has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,236/month
677 Sq Ft
House
$5,642/month
3,116 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,023/month
3,377 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,862/month
2,755 Sq Ft
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Transportation

93

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

68

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

91

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Schools

Benjamin G Brown

Public

Grades K-5

211 Students

8
out of 10

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

440 Students

7
out of 10

West Somerville Neighborhood

Public

Grades PK-8

371 Students

5
out of 10

E Somerville Community

Public

Grades PK-8

729 Students

4
out of 10

Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

4
out of 10

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

440 Students

7
out of 10

West Somerville Neighborhood

Public

Grades PK-8

371 Students

5
out of 10

E Somerville Community

Public

Grades PK-8

729 Students

4
out of 10

Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

4
out of 10

Arthur D Healey

Public

Grades PK-8

506 Students

4
out of 10

Somerville High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,310 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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