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98 Elm St #U3, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Porter Square
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Property Overview
Located at 98 Elm St #U3, Somerville, MA 02144, the property offers good-sized bedrooms, making it a comfortable living space. It is ideal for those seeking a well-appointed residence in a vibrant neighborhood, with amenities that cater to modern lifestyles. Nearby conveniences and accessibility contribute to its appeal for a variety of residents.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Covered parking
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 98 Elm St #U3, Porter Square
Apartment Amenities
| Heating |
Building
| Basement | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK | Fitness Center |
| Garage Attached | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 98 Elm St #U3
Totally renovated, Stainless steel appliances including DW, disposal and range hood. Good size bedrooms. 1 min walk Porter T. Numerous shops, bars and restaurants just steps from the front door. Star Market, Dunkin Donuts, Panera Bread, 24hr CVS, Target, Planet Fitness. Coin-op laundry in building.
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 98 Elm St, Cambridge, MA 02144, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos are available for this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Porter Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Porter Square
4-bedroom apartments at 98 Elm St #U3 cost about 21% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Porter Square
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $4,925 |
| December 2023 | $5,000 |
| January 2024 | $4,975 |
| February 2024 | $4,912 |
| March 2024 | $4,855 |
| April 2024 | $4,968 |
| May 2024 | $4,924 |
| June 2024 | $4,992 |
| July 2024 | $4,850 |
| August 2024 | $4,897 |
| September 2024 | $5,000 |
| October 2024 | $5,075 |
| November 2024 | $4,988 |
| December 2024 | $4,998 |
| January 2025 | $4,990 |
| February 2025 | $4,993 |
| March 2025 | $5,365 |
| April 2025 | $5,250 |
| May 2025 | $5,190 |
| June 2025 | $5,234 |
| July 2025 | $5,210 |
| August 2025 | $5,205 |
| September 2025 | $5,100 |
| October 2025 | $5,100 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $4,175 |
| January 2024 | $4,562 |
| February 2024 | $4,950 |
| March 2024 | $4,950 |
| April 2024 | $4,899 |
| May 2024 | $4,966 |
| June 2024 | $4,960 |
| July 2024 | $4,854 |
| August 2024 | $4,920 |
| September 2024 | $4,972 |
| October 2024 | $4,988 |
| November 2024 | $4,622 |
| December 2024 | $4,881 |
| January 2025 | $4,915 |
| February 2025 | $4,956 |
| March 2025 | $5,480 |
| April 2025 | $5,150 |
| May 2025 | $5,000 |
| June 2025 | $4,993 |
| July 2025 | $5,002 |
| August 2025 | $5,239 |
| September 2025 | $5,065 |
| October 2025 | $5,022 |
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Can I afford to live at 98 Elm St #U3?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$256,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $256,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $6,400.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $6,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $6,200 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $4,250 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $8,000 | 7 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 98 Elm St #U3
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
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Somerville near 98 Elm St #U3
Walking
10/10
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
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 98 Elm St #U3, Somerville
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several 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
10/10
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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