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161 Beacon St #3, Somerville, MA 02143, USA|Ward Two
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Less expensive
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Great for
Social life
Amenities for 161 Beacon St #3, Ward Two
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
| New/Renovated Kitchen | Porch |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| New Appliances |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 161 Beacon St #3
Sweet deal!
This listing is 15% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Ward Two.
Spacious top floor three bedroom with a renovated Eat-In Kitchen and three large bedrooms, available 6/1! This beautiful floor-through unit features hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows, great light, and LAUNDRY IN THE UNIT. Additional features include a small fourth room that can be used as an office/den and a private back porch. This A+ location is a short walk to the Red line in both Harvard and Porter Square and also a short distance to Inman Square and Kendall Square/MIT. For further information and showings call Heidi at 617-699-4568!
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 161 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Pet restrictions
- Pets aren't allowed at this location.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Ward Two |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02143 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Ward Two
3-bedroom apartments at 161 Beacon St #3 cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Somerville.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Ward Two
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,850 |
| April 2024 | $3,921 |
| May 2024 | $3,985 |
| June 2024 | $3,898 |
| July 2024 | $3,762 |
| August 2024 | $3,642 |
| September 2024 | $3,592 |
| October 2024 | $3,519 |
| November 2024 | $3,425 |
| December 2024 | $3,462 |
| January 2025 | $3,562 |
| February 2025 | $3,662 |
| March 2025 | $3,950 |
| April 2025 | $3,957 |
| May 2025 | $3,895 |
| June 2025 | $3,788 |
| July 2025 | $3,670 |
| August 2025 | $3,600 |
| September 2025 | $3,600 |
| October 2025 | $3,635 |
| November 2025 | $3,590 |
| December 2025 | $3,668 |
| January 2026 | $3,600 |
| February 2026 | $3,657 |
| March 2026 | $3,999 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,850 |
| April 2024 | $4,000 |
| May 2024 | $4,083 |
| June 2024 | $4,012 |
| July 2024 | $3,900 |
| August 2024 | $3,825 |
| September 2024 | $3,815 |
| October 2024 | $3,825 |
| November 2024 | $3,770 |
| December 2024 | $3,848 |
| January 2025 | $3,848 |
| February 2025 | $3,685 |
| March 2025 | $3,869 |
| April 2025 | $4,018 |
| May 2025 | $4,012 |
| June 2025 | $3,943 |
| July 2025 | $3,615 |
| August 2025 | $3,574 |
| September 2025 | $3,510 |
| October 2025 | $3,371 |
| November 2025 | $3,425 |
| December 2025 | $3,318 |
| January 2026 | $3,300 |
| February 2026 | $3,392 |
| March 2026 | $3,781 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 161 Beacon St #3?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $136,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,400.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $3,300 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,400 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,900 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,900 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,900 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,900 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,300 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 161 Beacon St #3
Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
290 washington st
somerville, MA, 2143
PK, K-8Public
B
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
5 cherry st
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
A
Winter Hill Community School
115 sycamore st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
C+
Capuano Early Childhood Center
150 glen st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-1Public
A-
East Somerville Community School
50 cross st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Somerville near 161 Beacon St #3
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 161 Beacon St #3, Somerville
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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Union Square Donuts
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Lehrhaus
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Aeronaut Brewing Co
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Samba Bar & Grille
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Trina's Starlite Lounge
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The Cambridge Queen's Head
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Yafa Bakery & Cafe
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M F Dulock Pasture Raised Meats
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Forge Baking Company
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Petsi Pies
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Palmacci
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Dial A Pizza
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The Biscuit
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