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5+ Days Ago

78R Mount Vernon Street #2
78R Mt Vernon Street, Somerville, MA 02145, USA

Monthly rent	$1,080The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds	3
Baths	1
Sqft	950

Monthly rent	$1,080The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds	3
Baths	1
Sqft	950

5+ Days Ago

Highlights

All utilities included
Wood floors
Efficiently designed kitchen

Location

78R Mt Vernon Street, Somerville, MA 02145, USA|East Somerville

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Property Overview

Offering all utilities included, this residence features inviting wood floors and an efficiently designed kitchen, enhancing comfort and functionality. Its prime location provides easy access to local amenities and transportation, making it ideal for those seeking convenience in Somerville. Notably, the property presents a blend of practicality and charm, appealing to a diverse range of prospective occupants.

Things you’ll love

Less expensive
Middle school nearby
Central heat

Great for

Work-from-home

Amenities for 78R Mount Vernon Street #2, East Somerville

Apartment Amenities

Balcony

Central Heat

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor Space

Storage

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Policies and fees

Applicants

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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78R Mt Vernon Street, Somerville, MA 02145, USA

QUIET Room in 3BR/1BA, NO FEE, All Util.+WiFi Included; Video Tour I have a detailed video tour I can share in response to your inquiry. Room A (~125 sqft) is available now, for a lease through May 31, 2026 (can renew for a year or 15-months to get back on the Sept. 1 cycle thereafter). The apartment is a 3BD/1BA on the second floor, see pictures/layout, all utilities included: Features of the apartment: - All utilities included in rent: Electricity, Gas (Heat, Stove), Water, and WiFi (RCN/Astound Gigabit) - Free laundry (wash and dry) in basement with a new dryer and a newer washing machine - Short ~7 minute walk to both Orange Line and Green Line T/subway (Green Line stop new as of October 2021) - Quiet: Minimal car/pedestrian noise since building is behind another building and back from the street; it's nice - Two porches: front and back - Bathroom renovated a few years ago - Wood floors - Security camera on front of building - Private lockable storage room in basement - Small backyard, perfect for small gatherings/grilling - Great view of Boston (pictured) The apartment is ~950 sqft on the second floor of the building, and the room for rent is one of three bedrooms. See the attached picture for the layout of the apartment. The other two roommates are both guys just over 30 years old. One works at Harvard Business School (HBS), and the other works as an EMT. The apartment itself is a short walk to Assembly Row, the East Somerville Green Line Station, and the Sullivan Square Orange Line Station, where you can pick up the Orange Line or numerous buses into the surrounding areas (e.g. Davis, Harvard, Kendall/MIT, Central); see the map in the attached pictures. You can also walk to MIT in 30 minutes. The unit has three bedrooms as well as an efficiently designed kitchen, pantry, and bathroom. The apartment on the first floor has three pleasant folks in a similar living situation to the second floor, and the third floor is rented to a single person. Please reach out to me with a little bit of information about yourself to set up a showing. After that you can apply (credit and background check will be conducted); feel free to ask any questions as well. Happy apartment hunting!

Lease Terms

6 months

Property highlights

How 78R Mt Vernon Street, Somerville, MA 02145, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive: Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby: There is a middle school 1 mile away
Central heat: This address offers a climate controlled environment
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	East Somerville
Zip code	02145
Type	Room for rent

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Rent trends in East Somerville

3-bedroom apartments at 78R Mount Vernon Street #2 cost about 64% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Somerville.

Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.

East Somerville

Somerville

A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Somerville
Month	Median Rent
March 2024	$3,816
April 2024	$3,921
May 2024	$3,985
June 2024	$3,898
July 2024	$3,762
August 2024	$3,642
September 2024	$3,592
October 2024	$3,519
November 2024	$3,425
December 2024	$3,462
January 2025	$3,562
February 2025	$3,662
March 2025	$3,950
April 2025	$3,957
May 2025	$3,895
June 2025	$3,788
July 2025	$3,670
August 2025	$3,600
September 2025	$3,600
October 2025	$3,635
November 2025	$3,590
December 2025	$3,668
January 2026	$3,600
February 2026	$3,657

A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in East Somerville
Month	Median Rent
March 2024	$3,316
April 2024	$3,337
May 2024	$3,550
June 2024	$3,580
July 2024	$3,512
August 2024	$3,540
September 2024	$3,437
October 2024	$3,437
November 2024	$3,450
December 2024	$3,815
January 2025	$4,406
February 2025	$3,112
March 2025	$3,707
April 2025	$3,605
May 2025	$3,482
June 2025	$3,443
July 2025	$3,400
August 2025	$3,434
September 2025	$3,237
October 2025	$3,042
November 2025	$2,998
December 2025	$2,972
January 2026	$3,032
February 2026	$3,150

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 78R Mount Vernon Street, Somerville, MA.
			Bath
10 months ago	$1,150	3 bed	1 bath
1 year ago	$23	1 bed	1 bath
4 years ago	$995	3 bed	1 bath
4 years ago	$950	3 bed	1 bath
5 years ago	$875	3 bed	1 bath
5 years ago	$925	3 bed	1 bath
9 years ago	$2,100	2 bed	1 bath
10 years ago	$1,895	2 bed	1 bath

Schools near 78R Mount Vernon Street #2

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Getting around Somerville near 78R Mt Vernon Street

Walking

10/10

No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10

This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

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 78R Mt Vernon Street, Somerville

Groceries

9/10

At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

8/10

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10

Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10

Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10

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

7/10

Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

Other units at this address

78R Mt Vernon Street, Somerville, MA

78R Mt Vernon Street Somerville, MA

Occupied

3

1 Bed

1 Bath

790 sqft

$2,395

Central Heat • On-Site Laundry • Walk-In Closets

Listed by Christopher Rucinski

Days on market: 249

9/1 NO FEE; 💤 QUIET; 🌳 TOP FLOOR; UTIL INCL; ETHERNET; NEW BATH; 1BD 790 sqft 1BR/1BA third/top floor apartment in East Somerville available Sept. 1, 2025 for a nine month lease (ending May 31, 2026). The current plan is to offer either a 12-month or 15-month renewal after that term. All utilities + WiFi included. A layout of the apartment is featured in the pictures, and I have a detailed video of the apartment that I'll share in response to your inquiry. Features of the apartment: - NO BROKER'S FEE (I am the owner and manager) - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED in rent: Electricity, Gas (Heat, Stove), Water, and WiFi (RCN Gigabit) - FREE Laundry in basement - Wired Internet in the living room and bedroom, perfect for working from home! - Recently renovated bathroom - New fridge - Back porch (pictured) - Amazing view (pictured) - Wood floors - Nest thermostat - Small backyard, perfect for small gatherings - ~75 sqft landing at top of stairs by unit entrance, furnished with a bench for shoes/coats - 3 closets, one of which is quite large The apartment is a short walk to Assembly Row, the East Somerville Green Line Station, the Somerville Community Bike Path, and the Sullivan Square Orange Line Station, where you can pick up the Orange Line or numerous buses into the surrounding areas (e.g. Davis, Harvard, Kendall/MIT, Central); see the map in the attached pictures. You can also walk to MIT in 30 minutes. The unit has a sizable bedroom and living room as well as an efficiently designed kitchen and bathroom. The closets are also very large relative to the rest of the apartment. The location is excellent, and the building is set far back from its one-way street, so pedestrian and car noise is minimal. The apartment is on the top floor so noise from other units is also minimal. Please reach out to me with a little bit of information about yourself to set up a showing. After that you can apply (credit and background check will be conducted); feel free to ask any questions as well. Happy apartment hunting!

Occupied

1

2 Beds

1 Bath

934 sqft

$1,800

In-Unit Laundry

Listed by Christopher Rucinski

Days on market: 3563

=== Building and Land === * The building is on a back lot with another building in front of it (right by the street), which means that street noise, even from pedestrians, is minimal. * It's on Mount Vernon Street, about a 7-minute walk to the T at Sullivan Square, a 17-minute walk to Assembly Square, and likewise a 17-minute walk to Union Square. * There is a washer and dryer in the basement that is shared among the three units in the building. * The basement also has a lockable storage room with access exclusive to the apartment. * There is a long driveway with enough room for three cars. Each unit in the building is allowed one car in the driveway and must coordinate the tandem parking arrangement with the other units if they also have a car. * There is a small backyard area, which is perfect for grilling and/or small gatherings. === The Apartment === * The apartment comprises 934 square feet of living space on the first floor, with ample space in the living room and each of the two bedrooms. * The two bedrooms do not share any walls. * The kitchen has a gas stove. * The apartment is heated with forced hot air. === The Landlord === * I own the property and manage all the units in it. * I will be living in the third floor unit starting on March 1 and so will be very attentive to any issues that need to be repaired. * I'm a young professional who had an opportunity to become a competent landlord after having plenty of experiences as a tenant with difficult landlords. I'm endeavoring to find competent tenants as well. === The Logistics === * Available February 1 * The monthly rent is $1800. * 1st month, last month, and security deposit (equal to one month's rent) are due at lease signing. * Hot water is included; tenants pay for gas (heat and stove) and electricity. * No pets are permitted. * Lease term is either one year or potentially a shorter term as desired (negotiable). Having included everything but the kitchen sink (which the kitchen does have by the way), if you want more details or have questions, please reach out to me via email. I'd be happy to show you around the place if you're interested.

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

– sqft

$2,100

On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor

Occupied

2

3 Beds

1 Bath

950 sqft

$950

Listed by Christopher Rucinski

Days on market: 1721

9/1 QUIET Room in 3BR/1BA, NO FEE, All Util.+WiFi Included; Video Tour Available Sept. 1, 2021, one year lease Individual room for rent: $950/month, ~140 sqft, all utilities included (details below). I have a detailed video tour I can share in response to your inquiry. Features of the apartment: - All utilities included in rent: Electricity, Gas (Heat, Stove), Water, and WiFi (RCN Gigabit) - Short ~7 minute walk to both Orange Line and Green Line T/subway (Green Line stop new as of December 2021) - Quiet: Minimal car/pedestrian noise since building is behind another building and back from the street; it's nice - Two porches: front and back - Completely new bathroom - Wood floors - All rooms repainted - Security camera on front of building - Private lockable storage room in basement - Small backyard, perfect for small gatherings/grilling - Great view of Boston (pictured) - Laundry in basement (washer free, dryer coin-operated at $1.75/load) The apartment is ~950 sqft on the second floor of the building, and the room for rent is one of three bedrooms. See the attached picture for the layout of the apartment. One of the other two rooms is already rented to a young professional guy in his mid-20s who is renewing his lease. You'll be able to meet him/have a Zoom meeting with him before finalizing anything, and you'll similarly be able to meet/Zoom with whoever ends up applying for the third room. The apartment itself is a short walk to the East Somerville Green Line Station (Dec. 2021), Assembly Row, and Sullivan Square, where you can pick up the Orange Line or numerous buses into the surrounding areas (e.g. Davis, Harvard, Kendall/MIT, Central); see the map in the attached pictures. You can also walk to MIT in 30 minutes. The unit has three bedrooms as well as an efficiently designed kitchen, pantry, and bathroom. The apartment on the first floor will have three nice folks in a similar living situation to the second floor. Please reach out to me with a little bit of information about yourself to set up a showing. After that you can apply (credit and background check will be conducted); feel free to ask any questions as well. Happy apartment hunting!