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27 Josephine Ave
27 Josephine Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

Apartment for rent
Cat friendly
Monthly rent
$3,600–$4,000The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds3–4
Baths2
Sqft–
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

The property at 27 Josephine Ave offers notable features such as in-unit laundry and hardwood floors throughout. Its prime location near top-rated schools, along with excellent pet-friendly amenities—including multiple pet hospitals, dog parks, and outdoor spaces—enhances its appeal. Additionally, with 22 photos available and a strong value for money ranking, this property effectively meets the diverse needs of prospective renters.

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

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • laundry in the unit
  • hardwood floors throughout

Units

27 Josephine Ave Somerville, MA

Available

3 Beds, 2 Baths

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3 Beds

2 Baths

$3,600

Listed on 09/20/2025
Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 31
Big 3+/4 bedroom apartment right by Davis Square! Eat-In-Kitchen with dishwasher, disposal and microwave. Hardwood floors throughout! Great front and back porches, patio! Laundry in the unit! Great location! (Reference #176865)

Available

4 Beds, 2 Baths

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4 Beds

2 Baths

$4,000

Listed on 09/21/2025
Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 30
Big 3+/4 bedroom apartment right by Davis Square! Eat-In-Kitchen with dishwasher, disposal and microwave. Hardwood floors throughout! Great front and back porches, patio! Laundry in the unit! Great location! (Reference #176866)

Amenities for 27 Josephine Ave

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

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Dishwasher
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Deck

Policies at 27 Josephine Ave

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 27 Josephine Ave

HomeApartments in SomervillePowder House 27 Josephine Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA

Discover the charm of Powder House at 27 Josephine Ave, Somerville, MA 02144. This intimate property consists of 2 units, offering 3 and 4-bedroom options. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including laundry in-unit, hardwood floors throughout, and the convenience of a balcony/patio and outdoor space. Stay comfortable with the HVAC system and take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities. As a bonus, this property is pet-friendly! The location is highly sought after, with top-rated schools nearby, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all with A- or higher ratings. With its long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable living situation.

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02144

27 Josephine Ave is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 9 pet supply stores near the property

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 27 Josephine Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 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
Outdoor space
One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Somerville

3-bedroom apartments at 27 Josephine Ave cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Powder House.

4-bedroom apartments at 27 Josephine Ave cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Powder House.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Powder House
Somerville
A table of studio rental data trends in Somerville
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,277
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$2,430
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$2,435

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

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2 months ago$4,2004 bed2 bath

Schools near 27 Josephine Ave

Benjamin G. Brown School

201 willow ave

somerville, MA, 2144

K-5Public
A

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+

West Somerville Neighborhood School

177 powderhouse blvd

somerville, MA, 2144

PK, K-8Public
B+

Arthur D. Healey School

5 meacham st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-8Public
B-
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Neighborhood

Powder House | Somerville, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Somerville near 27 Josephine Ave

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
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 27 Josephine Ave, Somerville

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-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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