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79 Electric Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Medford Hillside
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Amenities for 79 Electric Ave, Medford Hillside
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Living Room |
| Modern Bathroom | Porch |
Appliances
| Electric Range |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 79 Electric Ave
Tufts University / West Somerville 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 79 Electric Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Address details
| Neighborhood | Medford Hillside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Medford Hillside
1-bedroom apartments at 79 Electric Ave cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Medford.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Medford Hillside
Medford
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,800 |
| March 2024 | $1,850 |
| April 2024 | $2,292 |
| May 2024 | $2,400 |
| June 2024 | $2,485 |
| July 2024 | $2,482 |
| August 2024 | $2,440 |
| September 2024 | $2,512 |
| October 2024 | $2,457 |
| November 2024 | $2,519 |
| December 2024 | $2,492 |
| January 2025 | $1,809 |
| February 2025 | $1,950 |
| March 2025 | $1,937 |
| April 2025 | $2,165 |
| May 2025 | $2,247 |
| June 2025 | $2,350 |
| July 2025 | $2,307 |
| August 2025 | $2,348 |
| September 2025 | $2,305 |
| October 2025 | $2,367 |
| November 2025 | $2,733 |
| December 2025 | $2,711 |
| January 2026 | $2,607 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,000 |
| March 2024 | $2,325 |
| April 2024 | $2,562 |
| May 2024 | $2,550 |
| June 2024 | $2,525 |
| July 2024 | $2,537 |
| August 2024 | $2,497 |
| September 2024 | $2,462 |
| October 2024 | $1,743 |
| November 2024 | $1,756 |
| December 2024 | $1,812 |
| January 2025 | $1,581 |
| February 2025 | $2,081 |
| March 2025 | $2,100 |
| April 2025 | $2,550 |
| May 2025 | $2,555 |
| June 2025 | $2,425 |
| July 2025 | $2,506 |
| August 2025 | $2,450 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$86,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $86,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,150.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $2,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 79 Electric Ave
West Somerville Neighborhood School
177 powderhouse blvd
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
B+
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
Arthur D. Healey School
5 meacham st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
B-
Winter Hill Community School
115 sycamore st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
C+
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Getting around Somerville near 79 Electric Ave
Walking
9/10
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
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 79 Electric Ave, Somerville
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
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
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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79 Electric Ave, Somerville, MA
79 Electric Ave Somerville, MA
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Somerville
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,650
Hardwood Floor
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