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79 College Ave #REAR, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Powder House
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Fireplace
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Great for
Pet owners
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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 79 College Ave #REAR
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081438722913
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 79 College Avenue, Somerville, MA 02144, US compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features available
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Powder House |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Powder House
3-bedroom apartments at 79 College Ave #REAR cost about 1% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Somerville.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Powder House
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 2026 | $3,999 |
| April 2026 | $4,043 |
| May 2026 | $4,050 |
| June 2026 | $4,025 |
| July 2026 | $3,816 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,855 |
| September 2024 | $3,743 |
| October 2024 | $3,630 |
| November 2024 | $3,398 |
| December 2024 | $3,624 |
| January 2025 | $3,487 |
| February 2025 | $3,568 |
| March 2025 | $4,040 |
| April 2025 | $4,000 |
| May 2025 | $4,000 |
| June 2025 | $4,000 |
| July 2025 | $4,000 |
| August 2025 | $3,964 |
| September 2025 | $4,000 |
| October 2025 | $4,157 |
| November 2025 | $3,915 |
| December 2025 | $4,131 |
| January 2026 | $4,117 |
| February 2026 | $3,867 |
| March 2026 | $4,445 |
| April 2026 | $4,462 |
| May 2026 | $4,105 |
| June 2026 | $4,000 |
| July 2026 | $3,883 |
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Can I afford to live at 79 College Ave #REAR?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$150,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $150,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,750.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,450 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,450 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,450 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,450 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 79 College Ave #REAR
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
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 79 College Ave #REAR
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
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 79 College Ave #REAR, Somerville
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
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
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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