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38 Hanson St
38 Hanson St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$3,200–$3,500The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds3–4
Baths1
Sqft1,000
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

38 Hanson St in Somerville offers strong value for money and stands out with 23 photos that give renters a clearer look at the property. The combination of visual detail and high value-for-money ranking makes it appealing for those comparing options in the area.

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

Units

38 Hanson St Somerville, MA

Available

1

3 Beds

1 Bath

$3,200

Listed on 08/14/2025
Listed by Justin Giuliano
Days on market: 318
Move-In Costs Fees: Broker Fee: $3,200 Last Month Rent: $3,200 First Month Rent: $3,200 Application Fee: $40

Available

1A

4 Beds

1 Bath

$3,500

Listed on 08/14/2025
Listed by Justin Giuliano
Days on market: 318
Laundromat is around the corner, about a 1minute or 2minute walk. Move-In Costs Fees: Broker Fee: $3,500 Last Month Rent: $3,500 First Month Rent: $3,500 Application Fee: $40

Occupied Units

Occupied

2

4 Beds

1 Bath

$2,600

Listed by Kate Pattison
Days on market: 3928
This large 4 bed with equally sized rooms is very close to Harvard University, Inman Square and Union Square. Large living and spacious kitchen! Shared yard. Best value in Kirkland Village for a 4 Bed! Will not last!

Occupied

4 Beds, 1 Bath

4 Beds

1 Bath

$2,650

Listed by John Brett Neumeister
Days on market: 1866
This large 4 bed with equally sized rooms is very close to Harvard University, Inman Square and Union Square. Large living room and spacious eat-in-kitchen! Beautiful hardwood floors, large windows that let in lots of light in the bedrooms and shared yard with grill area. The landlord is only taking the1st month\'s rent. The tenant pays the one-month broker fee split 50/50 between the list and renting office. Best value in Kirkland Village for a 4 Bed! Will not last! Provided by Listanza ID 43249690

Occupied

1

4 Beds

1 Bath

$3,000

Listed by Georgina Zala
Days on market: 1841
Four bedroom apartment on the first floor of a classic Somerville duplex. High ceilings and hardwood flooring throughout. Repainted, with new kitchen flooring. Four full-sized bedrooms and marble bath. Beautiful fenced in yard with a brick patio and garden. Small pets allowed, subject to landlord approval. Less than a quarter mile from the nearest laundromat. Perfectly located between Harvard, Union, Porter, and Inman, on a quiet residential street with no through traffic and ample street parking. Less than one mile from Harvard University. First month, last month, and broker fee due at signing.

Amenities for 38 Hanson St

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Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • High Ceilings
  • Hardwood Floor

Policies at 38 Hanson St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 38 Hanson St

HomeApartments in SomervilleWard Two 38 Hanson St #1A, Somerville, MA 02143, USA

Check out this fantastic property located at 38 Hanson St, Somerville, MA 02143, in the heart of Ward Two! This charming property consists of 5 units, offering spacious 3 and 4-bedroom options, each approximately 1000 square feet in size. Residents can enjoy the convenience of being near top-rated schools, including an elementary school, two middle schools, and a high school, all with impressive A- or higher ratings. The property boasts a range of amenities, including outdoor space, perfect for relaxation and entertainment. Additional amenities include on-site convenience and a great location. With its excellent location and comfortable living spaces, this property is a great choice for those looking for a convenient and enjoyable living experience. Currently, all 5 units are active.

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Address details

Units5
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02143

38 Hanson St #1A is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 67 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 408 mixed-use spaces nearby

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 38 Hanson St, 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
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

No in-unit dishwasher
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Rent trends in Somerville

3-bedroom apartments at 38 Hanson St #1A cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Ward Two.

4-bedroom apartments at 38 Hanson St #1A cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Ward Two.

Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Ward Two
Somerville
A table of studio rental data trends in Somerville
MonthMedian Rent
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$2,426
November 2025$2,434
December 2025$2,332
January 2026$2,389
February 2026$2,394
March 2026$2,492
April 2026$2,515
May 2026$2,530
June 2026$2,546
A table of studio rental data trends in Ward Two
MonthMedian Rent
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$2,784
October 2025$2,738
November 2025$2,694
December 2025$2,666
January 2026$2,623
February 2026$2,561
March 2026$2,505
April 2026$2,619
May 2026$2,733
June 2026$2,820

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Rent-to-income ratio

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $128,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,200.
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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 38 Hanson St, Somerville, MA.
1 year ago$3,2003 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,5004 bed1 bath
3 years ago$3,0003 bed1 bath
4 years ago$3,0004 bed1 bath
5 years ago$3,0004 bed1 bath
5 years ago$2,6504 bed1 bath
5 years ago$2,6504 bed1 bath
5 years ago$2,6504 bed1 bath
5 years ago$2,6504 bed1 bath

Schools near 38 Hanson St #1A

Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

290 washington st

somerville, MA, 2143

PK, K-8Public
B

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+

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-
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Getting around Somerville near 38 Hanson St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

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 38 Hanson St, Somerville

Groceries

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

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
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

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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