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About 8 Pearson Ave #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 31% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Powder House.
8 Pearson Ave #2 cost $2,195 per month. Located at 8 Pearson Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02144, USA, this unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Somerville, renting this apartment is 27% cheaper per month.
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 8 Pearson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Powder House |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Powder House
2-bedroom apartments at 8 Pearson Ave #2 cost about 31% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Somerville.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Powder House
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,000 |
| October 2023 | $3,000 |
| November 2023 | $3,000 |
| December 2023 | $3,050 |
| January 2024 | $3,175 |
| February 2024 | $3,100 |
| March 2024 | $3,244 |
| April 2024 | $3,320 |
| May 2024 | $3,366 |
| June 2024 | $3,310 |
| July 2024 | $3,225 |
| August 2024 | $3,050 |
| September 2024 | $3,000 |
| October 2024 | $2,937 |
| November 2024 | $3,042 |
| December 2024 | $3,068 |
| January 2025 | $2,998 |
| February 2025 | $3,175 |
| March 2025 | $3,305 |
| April 2025 | $3,380 |
| May 2025 | $3,414 |
| June 2025 | $3,346 |
| July 2025 | $3,230 |
| August 2025 | $3,163 |
| September 2025 | $3,000 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,025 |
| October 2023 | $2,962 |
| November 2023 | $3,000 |
| December 2023 | $3,215 |
| January 2024 | $3,372 |
| February 2024 | $3,150 |
| March 2024 | $3,162 |
| April 2024 | $3,162 |
| May 2024 | $3,187 |
| June 2024 | $3,245 |
| July 2024 | $3,225 |
| August 2024 | $3,140 |
| September 2024 | $3,068 |
| October 2024 | $2,905 |
| November 2024 | $2,920 |
| December 2024 | $3,037 |
| January 2025 | $3,275 |
| February 2025 | $3,325 |
| March 2025 | $3,350 |
| April 2025 | $3,400 |
| May 2025 | $3,455 |
| June 2025 | $3,437 |
| July 2025 | $3,282 |
| August 2025 | $3,235 |
| September 2025 | $3,200 |
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Can I afford to live at 8 Pearson Ave #2?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$87,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $87,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,195.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years ago | $1,850 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,395 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 8 Pearson Ave #2
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
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-
West Somerville Neighborhood School
177 powderhouse blvd
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
B+
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Neighborhood
Powder House | Somerville, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Somerville near 8 Pearson Ave #2
Walking
9/10
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
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 8 Pearson Ave #2, Somerville
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
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
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
Other units at this address
8 Pearson Ave, Somerville, MA
8 Pearson Ave Somerville, MA
Occupied
1
2 Beds
1 Bath
$1,850
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