81 Pearson Rd
81 Pearson Rd,
Somerville, MA 02144
$4,200 | 3 Beds
South Medford
Medford, MA
South Medford - Medford, MA
Area Guide
The ideal Medford neighborhood for families and commuters
River
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Commuter
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Urban
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Family-Friendly
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Located along Mystic River and Interstate 93, South Medford is an ideal neighborhood for outdoor recreation and quick commutes. Barry Park is one of South Medford’s community green spaces, offering picnic areas and playgrounds, while Columbus Memorial Park offers ball fields and a basketball court. South Medford is home to a section of Tufts University, so this urban neighborhood has a college town vibe and is home to several historic sites.
With family-friendly amenities and safe residential streets, South Medford is a welcoming community that’s supportive of its fellow residents. Residents enjoy the neighborhood’s local treasures and small businesses like Oasis Café & Bakery and Bob’s Italian Foods. South Medford is just three miles north of Cambridge and five miles northwest of Boston and the Boston Logan International Airport.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in South Medford is $946 for a studio, $1,662 for one bedroom, and $1,024 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Medford has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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$946/month
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1 BR
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479 sq ft
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$1,662/month
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2 BR
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$1,024/month
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Transportation
86
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
48
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
73
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mystic River Reservation
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Longfellow National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.