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34 Merriam St
34 Merriam St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$4,200Based on a 12-month lease.
Beds4
Baths2
Sqft–
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Located just 0.2 miles from a top-rated middle school, this property offers excellent accessibility for education. With 15 photos available, potential renters can easily visualize the living space, enhancing interest. Additionally, ranking in the 73.33 percentile for value within the area indicates a competitive offering for prospective tenants.

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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Units

34 Merriam St Somerville, MA

Available

1

4 Beds

2 Baths

$4,200

Listed on 08/07/2025
Listed by Aptava Leads
Days on market: 33
Union Square / Inman Square area, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment Disclaimer: Please contact our office for details. Deals may change without notice. Landlord's offers change regularly. Some photos may be stock photos. Please call us as we are happy to help you find an apartment in Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline and Brighton.

Available

2

4 Beds

2 Baths

$4,200

Listed on 08/04/2025
Listed by Aptava Leads
Days on market: 36
Union Square / Inman Square area, 4 bedroom, 1 Disclaimer: Please contact our office for details. Deals may change without notice. Landlord's offers change regularly. Some photos may be stock photos. Please call us as we are happy to help you find an apartment in Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline and Brighton.

Occupied Units

Occupied

4 Beds, 1.5 Baths

4 Beds

1.5 Baths

$1,000

Listed by Meera Mohan
Days on market: 1437
Beautiful and Spacious rooms available now in Union Sq! (Union Sq, Inman Sq, Somerville) Beautiful and spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom apartment available now in Union Sq. High ceilings with ceiling fan. 3 rooms for $1,000 1 larger room for $1050 The eat-in kitchen includes a dishwasher, gas range and microwave. In-unit laundry! 1 off-street parking space included in the rent. Monthly rent includes municipal water. Please note: *LEASE ENDS 8/31/22- NO EXCEPTION!* * ONE PERSON PER ROOM ONLY!* *NO PETS*.

Occupied

4 Beds, 2 Baths

4 Beds

2 Baths

$3,000

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 1527
Union Square / Inman Square area, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. Cats and dogs are negotiable. Has free in-unit laundry and 2 off-street parking spaces. Monthly rent includes municipal water. Amenities include hardwood floors. The modern eat-in kitchen includes dishwasher, gas range, ,granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. This apartment has a broker fee. Presented by Maven Realty. Reference Number: SOM-10743

Amenities for 34 Merriam St

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

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Assigned Parking
  • On-Site Laundry
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Air Conditioning

Policies at 34 Merriam St

No pets allowed.

Parking

Assigned ParkingContact for Price
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About 34 Merriam St

HomeApartments in SomervilleWard Two 34 Merriam St #1, Somerville, MA 02143, USA

Live at 34 Merriam St in the heart of Somerville's Ward Two! This charming property consists of 4 units, offering a spacious 4-bedroom floorplan. Residents can enjoy top-rated schools nearby, including a middle school and high school with A- or higher ratings. Although pets are not permitted, you'll love the long-term rental options and fantastic amenities, including a balcony patio perfect for outdoor relaxation, a convenient dishwasher, and beautiful hardwood floors. With only a few units to choose from, this intimate setting provides a peaceful living environment. Take advantage of the opportunity to make this property your home and experience all that Somerville has to offer!

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Address details

Units4
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02143

34 Merriam St #1 is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • Area has 59 parks and recreation options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 59 parks within a mile

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 34 Merriam St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 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

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Pet restrictions
Pets aren't allowed at this location.

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Rent trends in Somerville

4-bedroom apartments at 34 Merriam St #1 cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Ward Two.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Ward Two
Somerville
A table of studio rental data trends in Somerville
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,200
October 2023$2,300
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$2,493
A table of studio rental data trends in Ward Two
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,770
January 2024$2,770
February 2024$2,745
March 2024$2,745
April 2024$2,745
May 2024$2,745
June 2024$2,757
July 2024$2,770
August 2024$2,759
September 2024$2,747
October 2024$2,770
November 2024$2,737
December 2024$2,605
January 2025$2,620
February 2025$2,699
March 2025$2,767
April 2025$2,682
May 2025$2,732
June 2025$2,767
July 2025$2,770
August 2025$2,758
September 2025$2,765

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 34 Merriam St, Somerville, MA.
Last month$4,2004 bed2 bath
4 months ago$4,6004 bed2 bath
4 months ago$4,6004 bed1 bath
2 years ago$4,4004 bed1 bath
3 years ago$3,8004 bed1 bath
3 years ago$1,0004 bed1.5 bath
3 years ago$1,0004 bed1 bath
3 years ago$1,0004 bed1 bath
3 years ago$1,0004 bed1 bath

Schools near 34 Merriam St #1

Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

290 washington st

somerville, MA, 2143

PK, K-8Public
B

Capuano Early Childhood Center

150 glen st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-1Public
A-

East Somerville Community School

50 cross st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-8Public
B-

Winter Hill Community School

115 sycamore st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-8Public
C+

Arthur D. Healey School

5 meacham st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Somerville near 34 Merriam St

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

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 34 Merriam St, Somerville

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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