Updated 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood floors
- Closet space
- Gas stove
- Three spacious bedrooms
- Gas heat
Location
189 Lowell St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Powder House
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Property Overview
189 Lowell St in Somerville offers three spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, ample closet space, a dishwasher, gas stove, and gas heat. It is also near well-rated schools, with the closest top-rated high school about 0.41 miles away and the closest top-rated middle school about 0.60 miles away.
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 189 Lowell St, Powder House
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 189 Lowell St
Available SEPTEMBER 1 NO BROKER FEE! Spacious 3BR apartment located near the Green Line extension, bike path, Porter/Davis/Union, universities, restaurants, grocery stores, parks, shops, cafes, nightlife and more! Unit features: -Hardwood floors -High ceilings -Eat in kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, pantry -Large living room -Three spacious bedrooms about equal in size -Plenty of closet space -Modern full bath -Gas heat -Cats allowed, dogs negotiable -Free laundry -Two balconies -Graduate & medical students welcome Note: some photos may be from neighboring unit
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 189 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Powder House |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Powder House
3-bedroom apartments at 189 Lowell St cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Somerville.
Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Powder House
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $3,475 |
| 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 |
| April 2026 | $4,043 |
| May 2026 | $4,050 |
| June 2026 | $4,025 |
| July 2026 | $3,800 |
| August 2026 | $3,689 |
| September 2026 | $3,600 |
| October 2026 | $3,600 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $3,561 |
| November 2024 | $3,398 |
| December 2024 | $3,624 |
| January 2025 | $3,487 |
| February 2025 | $3,568 |
| March 2025 | $4,040 |
| April 2025 | $4,000 |
| May 2025 | $4,000 |
| June 2025 | $4,000 |
| July 2025 | $4,000 |
| August 2025 | $3,964 |
| September 2025 | $4,000 |
| October 2025 | $4,157 |
| November 2025 | $3,915 |
| December 2025 | $4,131 |
| January 2026 | $4,117 |
| February 2026 | $3,867 |
| March 2026 | $4,445 |
| April 2026 | $4,462 |
| May 2026 | $4,105 |
| June 2026 | $4,000 |
| July 2026 | $3,862 |
| August 2026 | $3,800 |
| September 2026 | $3,762 |
| October 2026 | $3,800 |
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Can I afford to live at 189 Lowell St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $152,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,800.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 months ago | $3,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $3,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $5,055 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $3,300 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $3,000 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $3,100 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $3,100 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 189 Lowell St
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+
Benjamin G. Brown School
201 willow ave
somerville, MA, 2144
K-5Public
A
Arthur D. Healey School
5 meacham st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
B-
Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
290 washington st
somerville, MA, 2143
PK, K-8Public
B
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Getting around Somerville near 189 Lowell St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 189 Lowell St, Somerville
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
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
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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