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205b Highland Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02143, USA|Powder House
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Property Overview
205b Highland Ave #2 offers a convenient Somerville location with appealing nearby amenities and strong access to local transit, dining, and daily essentials. It also has features that may appeal to those seeking a practical, well-connected home with comfortable living space and neighborhood convenience.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Images available
- Outdoor space
Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 205B Highland Ave #2, Powder House
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Cats OK |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 205B Highland Ave #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 14% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Powder House.
3 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment on the 2nd floor of a multi-family home. Hardwood floors throughout. The bedrooms are good-sized. The living room is huge. The kitchen and bathroom are both NEW!. (Reference #130041)
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 205B Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Powder House |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02143 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Powder House
3-bedroom apartments at 205B Highland Ave #2 cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Somerville.
Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Powder House
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,891 |
| 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 |
| April 2026 | $4,043 |
| May 2026 | $4,050 |
| June 2026 | $4,050 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,943 |
| July 2024 | $3,899 |
| 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 |
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Can I afford to live at 205b Highland Ave #2?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$138,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $138,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,450.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $3,450 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| This month | $3,450 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $2,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 205B Highland Ave #2
Winter Hill Community School
115 sycamore st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
C+
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
5 cherry st
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
A
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 205b Highland Ave #2
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
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 205b Highland Ave #2, 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
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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205B Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
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