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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Brand new granite counter tops
Location
40 Chester St #1R, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Davis Square
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Property Overview
Located in Somerville, this unit offers modern hardwood floors and brand new granite countertops, enhancing its appeal. It's great for those seeking proximity to vibrant local amenities, public transportation, and nearby parks. The combination of updated finishes and convenient location makes it an attractive option for various lifestyles.
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- Images available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 40 Chester St #1R, Davis Square
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 40 Chester St #1R
1 bedroom in a perfect location around the corner from Davis Square. Eat-in and landlord plans to install brand new granite counter tops, beautiful cabinets, and hardwood floors, coin-op laundry on site. One non-tandem parking spot is included and a second is available to rent if needed. Landlord is also willing to paint the unit but would need to work around the new tenants if move in date is right on the first of the month. (Reference #142450)
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 40 Chester Street, Somerville, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Davis Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Davis Square
1-bedroom apartments at 40 Chester St #1R cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville.
Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
Davis Square
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $2,695 |
| November 2023 | $2,580 |
| December 2023 | $2,614 |
| January 2024 | $2,712 |
| February 2024 | $2,300 |
| March 2024 | $2,460 |
| April 2024 | $2,583 |
| May 2024 | $2,608 |
| June 2024 | $2,620 |
| July 2024 | $2,550 |
| August 2024 | $2,510 |
| September 2024 | $2,592 |
| October 2024 | $2,583 |
| November 2024 | $2,625 |
| December 2024 | $2,777 |
| January 2025 | $2,375 |
| February 2025 | $2,375 |
| March 2025 | $2,574 |
| April 2025 | $2,612 |
| May 2025 | $2,650 |
| June 2025 | $2,627 |
| July 2025 | $2,520 |
| August 2025 | $2,501 |
| September 2025 | $2,448 |
| October 2025 | $2,464 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $2,750 |
| November 2023 | $2,750 |
| December 2023 | $2,598 |
| January 2024 | $2,557 |
| February 2024 | $2,557 |
| March 2024 | $2,750 |
| April 2024 | $2,684 |
| May 2024 | $2,583 |
| June 2024 | $2,720 |
| July 2024 | $2,543 |
| August 2024 | $2,470 |
| September 2024 | $2,455 |
| October 2024 | $2,475 |
| November 2024 | $2,455 |
| December 2024 | $2,418 |
| January 2025 | $2,462 |
| February 2025 | $2,468 |
| March 2025 | $2,470 |
| April 2025 | $2,531 |
| May 2025 | $2,615 |
| June 2025 | $2,650 |
| July 2025 | $2,530 |
| August 2025 | $2,525 |
| September 2025 | $2,520 |
| October 2025 | $2,500 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $98,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,450.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $2,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $3,400 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,400 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,400 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,400 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,400 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,950 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 40 Chester St #1R
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
West Somerville Neighborhood School
177 powderhouse blvd
somerville, MA, 2144
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 40 Chester St #1R
Walking
10/10
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
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 40 Chester St #1R, Somerville
Groceries
10/10
Several grocery stores nearby
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
6/10
Some bars within walking distance
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