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48 Powder House Blvd #3, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Medford Hillside
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About 48 Powder House Blvd #3
Sweet deal!
This listing is 12% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Medford Hillside.
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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 48 Powder House Boulevard, Somerville, MA 02144, US compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- 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.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Medford Hillside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Medford Hillside
2-bedroom apartments at 48 Powder House Blvd #3 cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Medford.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Medford Hillside
Medford
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,033 |
| April 2024 | $2,957 |
| May 2024 | $3,000 |
| June 2024 | $3,000 |
| July 2024 | $3,025 |
| August 2024 | $2,960 |
| September 2024 | $2,800 |
| October 2024 | $2,850 |
| November 2024 | $2,827 |
| December 2024 | $2,800 |
| January 2025 | $2,862 |
| February 2025 | $2,991 |
| March 2025 | $3,000 |
| April 2025 | $3,000 |
| May 2025 | $3,030 |
| June 2025 | $3,087 |
| July 2025 | $3,000 |
| August 2025 | $2,914 |
| September 2025 | $2,860 |
| October 2025 | $2,828 |
| November 2025 | $2,800 |
| December 2025 | $2,800 |
| January 2026 | $2,800 |
| February 2026 | $2,953 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,416 |
| April 2024 | $3,325 |
| May 2024 | $3,366 |
| June 2024 | $3,260 |
| July 2024 | $3,187 |
| August 2024 | $2,860 |
| September 2024 | $2,766 |
| October 2024 | $2,843 |
| November 2024 | $2,840 |
| December 2024 | $2,800 |
| January 2025 | $2,800 |
| February 2025 | $2,987 |
| March 2025 | $3,000 |
| April 2025 | $3,163 |
| May 2025 | $3,535 |
| June 2025 | $3,462 |
| July 2025 | $3,115 |
| August 2025 | $2,971 |
| September 2025 | $2,845 |
| October 2025 | $2,828 |
| November 2025 | $2,825 |
| December 2025 | $2,762 |
| February 2026 | $3,000 |
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Bedrooms
2 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,595 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,595 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,450 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,595 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,450 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,450 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 48 Powder House Blvd #3
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+
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
5 cherry st
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
A
Arthur D. Healey School
5 meacham st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
B-
Winter Hill Community School
115 sycamore st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
C+
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Getting around Somerville near 48 Powder House Blvd #3
Walking
8/10
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.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 48 Powder House Blvd #3, Somerville
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
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 30-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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