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42 Electric Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Medford Hillside
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Amenities for 42 Electric Ave #2, Medford Hillside
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 42 Electric Ave #2
Modern, large 3 bedroom apartment on the top two floors of a two family home in Teele Square/Davis Square. 7 total rooms. Three large bedrooms, a living room, dining room, and extra den. The eat-in-kitchen is modern with a dishwasher. Free laundry in the basement. Hardwood floors throughout. (Reference #129605)
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 42 Electric Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Dishwasher
- Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | Medford Hillside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Medford Hillside
3-bedroom apartments at 42 Electric Ave #2 cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Medford.
Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Medford Hillside
Medford
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,500 |
| July 2024 | $3,437 |
| August 2024 | $3,383 |
| September 2024 | $3,488 |
| October 2024 | $3,466 |
| November 2024 | $3,215 |
| December 2024 | $3,450 |
| January 2025 | $3,497 |
| February 2025 | $3,400 |
| March 2025 | $3,470 |
| April 2025 | $3,512 |
| May 2025 | $3,570 |
| June 2025 | $3,600 |
| July 2025 | $3,460 |
| August 2025 | $3,407 |
| September 2025 | $3,372 |
| October 2025 | $3,435 |
| November 2025 | $3,325 |
| December 2025 | $3,337 |
| January 2026 | $3,471 |
| February 2026 | $3,532 |
| March 2026 | $3,525 |
| April 2026 | $3,567 |
| May 2026 | $3,700 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,832 |
| July 2024 | $3,623 |
| August 2024 | $3,639 |
| September 2024 | $3,778 |
| October 2024 | $3,872 |
| November 2024 | $3,549 |
| December 2024 | $3,483 |
| January 2025 | $3,421 |
| February 2025 | $3,229 |
| March 2025 | $3,337 |
| April 2025 | $3,750 |
| May 2025 | $3,679 |
| June 2025 | $3,670 |
| July 2025 | $3,530 |
| August 2025 | $3,425 |
| September 2025 | $3,441 |
| October 2025 | $3,450 |
| November 2025 | $3,415 |
| December 2025 | $3,506 |
| January 2026 | $3,764 |
| February 2026 | $3,739 |
| March 2026 | $3,718 |
| April 2026 | $3,837 |
| May 2026 | $3,940 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years ago | $3,750 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,225 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,300 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $3,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 42 Electric Ave #2
West Somerville Neighborhood School
177 powderhouse blvd
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
B+
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+
Arthur D. Healey School
5 meacham st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Somerville near 42 Electric Ave #2
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 42 Electric Ave #2, Somerville
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
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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