4 Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood floors
- Balcony
- Stainless steel appliances
- Smoke free
- Updated kitchen
Location
42 Holyoke Rd #PORTERSQUARE, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Porter Square
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Contact
Sheila Wang
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Property Overview
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
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- Extra Storage
Great for
Social life
Eco living
Pet owners
Amenities for 42 Holyoke Rd, Porter Square
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Hardwood Floor |
| Utilities Included |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
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
| Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Cats and small dogs allowed. Contact for more information on pet policy.
Required one-time fees
| Security Deposit | $4,000 |
|---|---|
Optional fees
| Incidental Fee | $50 |
|---|---|
| Per occurrence fee | |
Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
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About 42 Holyoke Rd
Sweet deal!
This listing is 20% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in Porter Square.
Sunny, spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment on 2-floor of a multi-family house, conveniently located right in center of the Porter Sq. in Somerville/Cambridge line. 3-min walk to Redline T & public transit and Porter Square shopping center. Amenities included: balcony, dishwasher, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliance, updated kitchen, storage, laundry in building, and flower garden. Utilities included: water, sewage and city trash. Smoke free and pet friendly. Date Available: Oct 1st 2025. $4,000/month rent. $4,000 security deposit required at signing. Please submit the form on this page or contact Sheila Wang at 617-308-5024 to learn more. This property is managed by a responsible landlord using Avail landlord software.
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 Holyoke Rd, Cambridge, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- 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 | Porter Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Porter Square
4-bedroom apartments at 42 Holyoke Rd cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Sep 20 2025.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $4,850 |
| November 2023 | $4,925 |
| December 2023 | $5,000 |
| January 2024 | $4,975 |
| February 2024 | $4,912 |
| March 2024 | $4,855 |
| April 2024 | $4,968 |
| May 2024 | $4,924 |
| June 2024 | $4,992 |
| July 2024 | $4,850 |
| August 2024 | $4,897 |
| September 2024 | $5,000 |
| October 2024 | $5,075 |
| November 2024 | $4,988 |
| December 2024 | $4,998 |
| January 2025 | $4,990 |
| February 2025 | $4,993 |
| March 2025 | $5,365 |
| April 2025 | $5,250 |
| May 2025 | $5,190 |
| June 2025 | $5,234 |
| July 2025 | $5,210 |
| August 2025 | $5,205 |
| September 2025 | $5,100 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $4,716 |
| December 2023 | $4,175 |
| January 2024 | $4,562 |
| February 2024 | $4,950 |
| March 2024 | $4,950 |
| April 2024 | $4,899 |
| May 2024 | $4,966 |
| June 2024 | $4,960 |
| July 2024 | $4,854 |
| August 2024 | $4,920 |
| September 2024 | $4,972 |
| October 2024 | $4,988 |
| November 2024 | $4,622 |
| December 2024 | $4,881 |
| January 2025 | $4,915 |
| February 2025 | $4,956 |
| March 2025 | $5,480 |
| April 2025 | $5,150 |
| May 2025 | $5,000 |
| June 2025 | $4,993 |
| July 2025 | $5,002 |
| August 2025 | $5,239 |
| September 2025 | $5,114 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 42 Holyoke Rd #PORTERSQUARE?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Schools near 42 Holyoke Rd
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
Winter Hill Community School
115 sycamore st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
C+
Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
290 washington st
somerville, MA, 2143
PK, K-8Public
B
Arthur D. Healey School
5 meacham st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Somerville near 42 Holyoke Rd #PORTERSQUARE
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
7/10
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 42 Holyoke Rd #PORTERSQUARE, Somerville
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-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
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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