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Highlights
- Prime location
- Comfortable living space
- Well-maintained building
- High ceilings
Location
286 Beacon St #B, Somerville, MA 02143, USA|Aggasiz - Harvard University
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Property Overview
Prime location, comfortable living space, and a well-maintained building with high ceilings stand out as key strengths. It offers a balanced mix of appealing features and everyday livability in Somerville.
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 286 Beacon St #B, Aggasiz - Harvard University
Features
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 286 Beacon St #B
Sweet deal!
This listing is 29% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Aggasiz - Harvard University.
Unit B offers classic Back Bay charm with great natural light, high ceilings, and a comfortable, well‑laid‑out living space. The building is well-maintained and sits steps from the Charles River, Newbury Street, and top Back Bay amenities. A move‑in‑ready unit in a prime location, perfect for anyone looking to live right in the heart of the neighborhood.
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 286 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA 02143, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- 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
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Aggasiz - Harvard University |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02143 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Aggasiz - Harvard University
1-bedroom apartments at 286 Beacon St #B cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Aggasiz - Harvard University
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,000 |
| September 2024 | $2,998 |
| October 2024 | $2,926 |
| November 2024 | $2,948 |
| December 2024 | $2,935 |
| January 2025 | $2,991 |
| February 2025 | $2,967 |
| March 2025 | $3,044 |
| April 2025 | $3,120 |
| May 2025 | $3,087 |
| June 2025 | $3,074 |
| July 2025 | $3,063 |
| August 2025 | $3,113 |
| September 2025 | $3,033 |
| October 2025 | $3,027 |
| November 2025 | $3,000 |
| December 2025 | $2,989 |
| January 2026 | $3,005 |
| February 2026 | $3,051 |
| March 2026 | $3,131 |
| April 2026 | $3,144 |
| May 2026 | $3,155 |
| June 2026 | $3,100 |
| July 2026 | $3,075 |
| August 2026 | $3,125 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,015 |
| September 2024 | $3,002 |
| October 2024 | $2,770 |
| November 2024 | $3,004 |
| December 2024 | $3,030 |
| January 2025 | $2,990 |
| February 2025 | $3,011 |
| March 2025 | $3,109 |
| April 2025 | $3,109 |
| May 2025 | $3,088 |
| June 2025 | $3,061 |
| July 2025 | $3,057 |
| August 2025 | $3,084 |
| September 2025 | $3,011 |
| October 2025 | $2,731 |
| November 2025 | $2,520 |
| December 2025 | $2,640 |
| January 2026 | $2,882 |
| February 2026 | $2,906 |
| March 2026 | $3,137 |
| April 2026 | $3,200 |
| May 2026 | $3,190 |
| June 2026 | $3,143 |
| July 2026 | $3,096 |
| August 2026 | $3,105 |
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Can I afford to live at 286 Beacon St #B?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $3,400 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $3,000 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,675 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,675 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,675 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,675 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 286 Beacon St #B
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
5 cherry st
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
A
Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
290 washington st
somerville, MA, 2143
PK, K-8Public
B
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
Capuano Early Childhood Center
150 glen st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-1Public
A-
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Getting around Somerville near 286 Beacon St #B
Walking
10/10
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 286 Beacon St #B, Somerville
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
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
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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