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Highlights

  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Modern features
  • Gleaming hardwood floors
  • Up and coming neighborhood

Location

Somerville, MA 02143, USA|Prospect Hill
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Management

Akelius Real Estate Management LLC

Leasing office

(844) 334-2722 ext. 8875

Open 

Sunday 9:30 am–4:30 pm ET

Property Overview

136 & 138 Highland Avenue offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.3/10, excellent price-to-value at 8/10, top-tier amenities at 10/10, and a convenient 9/10 location near well-rated schools. Renters benefit from modern features, gleaming hardwood floors, on-site laundry, and a detailed, transparent listing with 21 photos in an up-and-coming neighborhood. It is also especially well-suited to pet owners, with multiple dog parks, pet hospitals, supply stores, and grooming services nearby.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 136 & 138 Highland Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 136 & 138 Highland Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

One Bedroom plus Den1 bed1 bath567 sqft$3,200 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 136 & 138 Highland Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor
High CeilingHigh Ceilings
Indoor CorridorLarge Closets
Walk-in ClosetWindow Coverings

Appliances

DishwasherEfficient Appliances
Gas RangeRefrigerator

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Bike RacksGate

Services

On-Site MaintenanceRecycling

Neighborhood

Transportation
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. 2 pets max, restrictions apply | Restrictions: None.

$50

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About 136 & 138 Highland Avenue

HomeApartments in SomervilleProspect Hill 136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136 & 138 Highland Avenue cost $2,550–$3,200 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: on-site laundry and controlled access. Located at Somerville, MA 02143, USA, 136 & 138 Highland Avenue has 1 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Somerville, renting an apartment at 136 & 138 Highland Avenue is 12% more expensive per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Somerville include but are not limited to: 100 Vantage Ter, 9 Bronsdon St, 80 Cambridgepark Dr, 34 Brainard Ave


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 136 & 138 Highland Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 136 & 138 Highland Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 136 & 138 Highland Avenue
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
136 & 138 Highland Avenue offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
136 & 138 Highland Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including bike racks. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 136 & 138 Highland Avenue receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
136 & 138 Highland Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 136 & 138 Highland Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

136 & 138 Highland Avenue is great for:

Pet owners

  • 5 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 9 pet supply stores near the property

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 136 & 138 Highland Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Prospect Hill

1-bedroom apartments at 136 & 138 Highland Avenue cost about 12% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Prospect Hill.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Prospect Hill
Somerville
A table of studio rental data trends in Somerville
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,550
June 2024$2,437
July 2024$2,334
August 2024$2,342
September 2024$2,393
October 2024$2,296
November 2024$2,267
December 2024$2,567
January 2025$2,443
February 2025$2,338
March 2025$2,400
April 2025$2,412
May 2025$2,450
June 2025$2,490
July 2025$2,565
August 2025$2,622
September 2025$2,475
October 2025$2,426
November 2025$2,434
December 2025$2,332
January 2026$2,389
February 2026$2,394
March 2026$2,492
April 2026$2,515
May 2026$2,502
A table of studio rental data trends in Prospect Hill
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,895
June 2024$1,918
July 2024$1,987
August 2024$2,000
September 2024$2,483
October 2024$2,412
November 2024$2,266
December 2024$2,454
February 2025$1,950
March 2025$2,045
April 2025$2,168
May 2025$1,950
June 2025$2,262
July 2025$2,290
August 2025$2,509
September 2025$2,728
October 2025$2,700
November 2025$2,575
December 2025$2,598
January 2026$2,542
February 2026$2,507
March 2026$2,498
April 2026$2,483
May 2026$2,505

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 136 & 138 Highland Avenue

Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

290 washington st

somerville, MA, 2143

PK, K-8Public
B

Capuano Early Childhood Center

150 glen st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-1Public
A-

Winter Hill Community School

115 sycamore st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-8Public
C+

East Somerville Community School

50 cross st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-8Public
B-

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

5 cherry st

somerville, MA, 2144

PK, K-8Public
A
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Getting around MA 02143 near Somerville

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

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for Somerville, MA 02143

Groceries

9/10
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
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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