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Amenities for 5 College Ave #1, Davis Square
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Living Room |
| Modern Bathroom |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Gas Range |
| Stainless Steel Appliances |
Building
| Enclosed Porch |
Grounds
| Yard |
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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 5 College Ave #1
Davis Square area, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment Disclaimer: Please contact our office for details. Deals may change without notice. Landlords offers change regularly. Some photos may be stock photos. Please call us as we are happy to help you find an apartment in Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline and Brighton.
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 5 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
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 5 College Ave #1 cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville.
Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Davis Square
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,504 |
| November 2025 | $2,649 |
| December 2025 | $2,550 |
| January 2026 | $2,500 |
| February 2026 | $2,575 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,482 |
| November 2025 | $2,330 |
| December 2025 | $2,393 |
| January 2026 | $2,489 |
| February 2026 | $2,550 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$96,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,050 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 5 College Ave #1
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
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 5 College Ave #1
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 5 College Ave #1, Somerville
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
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
7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance
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