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785 Somerville Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02143, USA|Porter Square
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Amenities for 785 Somerville Ave #1, Porter Square
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 785 Somerville Ave #1
2 bedroom on Somerville Ave literally steps from the Porter Square T stop. Brand new kitchen & bathroom for 2024. Refinished hardwood floors. Laundry in the basement. Everything in the unit is new and you can't get much closer to the subway. One fixed cat is ok. (Reference #180196)
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 785 Somerville Ave #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Porter Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02143 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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2-bedroom apartments at 785 Somerville Ave #1 cost about 17% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,740 |
| September 2024 | $3,737 |
| October 2024 | $3,643 |
| November 2024 | $3,573 |
| December 2024 | $3,520 |
| January 2025 | $3,598 |
| February 2025 | $3,661 |
| March 2025 | $3,702 |
| April 2025 | $3,739 |
| May 2025 | $3,800 |
| June 2025 | $3,760 |
| July 2025 | $3,736 |
| August 2025 | $3,795 |
| September 2025 | $3,745 |
| October 2025 | $3,666 |
| November 2025 | $3,608 |
| December 2025 | $3,600 |
| January 2026 | $3,615 |
| February 2026 | $3,646 |
| March 2026 | $3,819 |
| April 2026 | $3,980 |
| May 2026 | $3,952 |
| June 2026 | $3,902 |
| July 2026 | $3,823 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,510 |
| September 2024 | $3,337 |
| October 2024 | $3,337 |
| November 2024 | $3,390 |
| December 2024 | $3,400 |
| January 2025 | $3,312 |
| February 2025 | $3,262 |
| March 2025 | $3,818 |
| April 2025 | $3,787 |
| May 2025 | $4,149 |
| June 2025 | $3,593 |
| July 2025 | $3,400 |
| August 2025 | $3,428 |
| September 2025 | $3,295 |
| October 2025 | $3,292 |
| November 2025 | $3,125 |
| December 2025 | $3,150 |
| January 2026 | $3,153 |
| February 2026 | $3,021 |
| March 2026 | $3,237 |
| April 2026 | $3,562 |
| May 2026 | $3,202 |
| June 2026 | $2,565 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $3,000 |
Schools near 785 Somerville Ave #1
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 785 Somerville Ave #1
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
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 785 Somerville Ave #1, Somerville
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
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
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 785 Somerville Ave #1
Star Market
49 White St
Star Market
275 Beacon St
Thistle & Shamrock
62 Walden St
R & R Family Market
497 Somerville Ave
H Mart
240 Elm St
Target
822 Somerville Ave
Clothware
1773 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge Clogs
1780 Massachusetts Ave
Gypsy Moon
1780 Massachusetts Ave
Susanna
1776 Massachusetts Ave
Starbucks
723 Somerville Ave
Prime Bubble Tea LLC
1792 Massachusetts Ave
Starbucks
49 White St
Cafe Zing
25 White St
Dunkin'
1 White St
Dear Annie
1741 Massachusetts Ave
Barcelona Wine Bar
1688 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge Common
1667 Massachusetts Ave
Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Ave
Samba Bar & Grille
608 Somerville Ave
Violette Bakers
1786 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge Naturals
23 White St
Petsi Pies
285 Beacon St
Forge Baking Company
626 Somerville Ave
3 Little Figs
278 Highland Ave
Dickerman Playground
Community Garden
Sacramento Field
Alden Play Area
Morse Kelley Park
Cafe Rustica
356 Beacon St
Subway
723 Sommerville Ave
Sapporo Ramen
1815 Massachusetts Ave
Cafe Mami
1815 Massachusetts Ave
Izakaya Ittoku
1815 Massachusetts Ave
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