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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 |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Dog policy
| Not Allowed |
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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 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,785 |
| October 2023 | $3,783 |
| November 2023 | $3,706 |
| December 2023 | $3,717 |
| January 2024 | $3,775 |
| February 2024 | $3,750 |
| March 2024 | $3,709 |
| April 2024 | $3,768 |
| May 2024 | $3,816 |
| June 2024 | $3,800 |
| July 2024 | $3,775 |
| 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 | $3,733 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,563 |
| October 2023 | $3,550 |
| November 2023 | $3,475 |
| February 2024 | $3,800 |
| March 2024 | $3,525 |
| April 2024 | $3,425 |
| May 2024 | $3,566 |
| June 2024 | $3,540 |
| July 2024 | $3,500 |
| 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 | $3,300 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 9 months 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
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PK, K-8Public
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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
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