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178 Boston Ave
178 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

Cat friendly
Monthly rent-
BedsStudio–2
Baths1–2
Sqft0–9,999
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

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Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Units

178 Boston Ave Somerville, MA

Occupied Units

Occupied

B

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,400

Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 1994
Very unique apartment on the outskirts of Davis Sq. Landlord converted a garage into a loft/studio space! This unit boasts beautiful hardwood floors, open concept kitchen and brand new renovated bathroom. All utilities are included and 1 off street parking spot is also included! (Reference #173145)

Occupied

B

Studio

1 Bath

$1,300

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 2921
Very unique apartment on the outskirts of Davis Sq. Landlord converted a garage into a loft/studio space! This unit boasts beautiful hardwood floors, open concept kitchen and brand new renovated bathroom. All utilities are included and 1 off street parking spot is also included! (Reference #173145)

Occupied

Studio, 1 Bath

Studio

1 Bath

$1,400

Listed by Amanda G.
Days on market: 2496
Unheard of value for this unique loft studio on the edge of the Mystic near the Medford Whole Foods! Excellent commuter location and about 1.5mi to Davis Square. Beautiful hardwood floors, open concept kitchen and renovated bathroom. All utilities and one off street parking spot are included! Don't delay! (Reference #173145)

Occupied

r

2 Beds

2 Baths

$2,200

Listed by Brett Sillari
Days on market: 1650
Charming 2 bed, 2 bath with tall ceilings and off street parking. Price and availability, subject to change, without notice.

Occupied

Rear

2 Beds

2 Baths

$2,200

Listed by Ezra Harmon
Days on market: 2744
Very spacious 1+ bedroom on the outskirts of Davis Sq. This unit boasts beautiful hardwood floors, open concept kitchen with dishwasher, disposal and microwave. There is coin-op laundry in the basement. 2 off street parking spots included. AVAIL. 6/1/2018 (Reference #171340)

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,250

Listed by Alden Daybre
Days on market: 3029
Very spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath on the outskirts of Davis Sq. This unit boasts beautiful hardwood floors, open concept kitchen with dishwasher, disposal and microwave. There is coin-op laundry in the basement. 2 off street parking spots included. (Reference #171342)

Occupied

2 Beds, 2 Baths

2 Beds

2 Baths

$2,250

Listed by Tom Carr
Days on market: 3029
Available 9/1. Broker fee = one month’s rent Very spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath on the outskirts of Davis Sq. This unit boasts beautiful hardwood floors, open concept kitchen with dishwasher, disposal and microwave. There is coin-op laundry in the basement. 2 off street parking spots included. (Reference #171342)

Occupied

R

2 Beds

2 Baths

$2,250

Listed by Sam Musler
Days on market: 2757
Very spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath on the outskirts of Davis Sq. This unit boasts beautiful hardwood floors, open concept kitchen with dishwasher, disposal and microwave. There is coin-op laundry in the basement. 2 off street parking spots included. (Reference #171342)

Occupied

2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,400

Listed by JP W
Days on market: 2961
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Truc Ta for more information today. TWRE: L8508183856733

Amenities for 178 Boston Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • Outdoor Space
  • Garage Parking
  • Storage
  • On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Assigned Parking
  • Dishwasher
  • High Ceilings
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heat
  • Garden

Policies at 178 Boston Ave

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 178 Boston Ave

HomeApartments in SomervillePowder House 178 Boston Ave B, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

Interested in leasing 178 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA? We have detailed property and location information to help you better understand the unit and the neighborhood. Our team is working on gathering photos, amenities, transportation, and local school information in order to help you make your decision on where you want to live. Below, you can compare the rent price at 178 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA vs overall rent prices in Powder House, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 178 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA.

Address details

Units9
Units available0
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02144

178 Boston Ave B is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area

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 178 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 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

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Somerville

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 44% lower than 1-bedrooms in Powder House.

Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Somerville
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,259
December 2023$2,318
January 2024$2,400
February 2024$2,045
March 2024$2,269
April 2024$2,405
May 2024$2,511
June 2024$2,437
July 2024$2,334
August 2024$2,342
September 2024$2,393
October 2024$2,296
November 2024$2,267
December 2024$2,567
January 2025$2,443
February 2025$2,338
March 2025$2,400
April 2025$2,412
May 2025$2,450
June 2025$2,490
July 2025$2,565
August 2025$2,622
September 2025$2,475
October 2025$2,426
November 2025$2,450
A table of studio rental data trends in Powder House
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,325
December 2023$2,355
January 2024$2,363
February 2024$2,363
March 2024$2,345
April 2024$2,350
May 2024$2,308
June 2024$2,277
July 2024$2,262
August 2024$2,280
September 2024$2,372
October 2024$2,095
November 2024$2,220
December 2024$2,350
January 2025$2,368
February 2025$2,412
March 2025$2,405
April 2025$2,425
May 2025$2,400
June 2025$2,412
July 2025$2,475
August 2025$2,529
September 2025$2,450
October 2025$2,432
November 2025$2,425

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 178 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA.
5 months ago$2,6002 bed2 bath
5 months ago$2,6002 bed2 bath
4 years ago$2,2002 bed2 bath
4 years ago$2,2001 bed2 bath
6 years ago$1,400Studio1 bath
6 years ago$1,400Studio1 bath
6 years ago$1,400Studio1 bath
6 years ago$1,400Studio1 bath
7 years ago$2,2501 bed2 bath

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K-5Public
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PK, K-8Public
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Getting around Somerville near 178 Boston Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 178 Boston Ave, Somerville

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-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

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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