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189 Lowell St, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Powder House
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 189 Lowell St, Powder House
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Applicants
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
SEPT 1ST MOVE IN!! Cats Allowed, Dogs Negotiable Laundry in Building super close to Davis and Porter Sq, very close to new green line Free Laundry, two porches. Street parking
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
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Powder House |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Powder House
3-bedroom apartments at 189 Lowell St cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Somerville.
Median rents as of Jul 4 2026.
Powder House
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $3,725 |
| 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 |
| April 2026 | $4,043 |
| May 2026 | $4,050 |
| June 2026 | $4,025 |
| July 2026 | $3,875 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $3,900 |
| August 2024 | $3,855 |
| September 2024 | $3,743 |
| October 2024 | $3,630 |
| 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 | $4,000 |
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Can I afford to live at 189 Lowell St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$152,000/yr
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $3,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,300 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $3,400 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $3,100 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $3,100 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 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
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several 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
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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