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85 Lowden Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Powder House
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| 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 | 3 bed | 1 bath | 1,400 sqft | $4,200 /mo | On a beautiful residential street near Davis Square. Spacious 6 room apartment on two levels. First floor has living room, dining room, large eat in kitchen, one bedroom and the bathroom. Upstairs there are two more bedrooms. The kitchen has a gas stove and a dishwasher. Wood floors. Newer windows. High ceilings and nice woodwork. The house has been insulated and has a high efficiency gas furnace as well as a heat pump which also offers central AC. Front and Rear porch. Small shared yard. Laundry free of charge in basement. Tenants pay for water. One tandem spot on driveway, otherwise permit parking. Note the attached pictures utilize virtual staging. There are two separate 3 D tours, one for first floor and one for the two bedrooms on the second level First Floor https my matterport com show ?m=7oZ9XxhdctZ Second level: https my matterport com show ?m=zfh7aVGJym6 |
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Amenities for 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Laundry Shared | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1
On a beautiful residential street near Davis Square. Spacious 6 room apartment on two levels. First floor has living room, dining room, large eat in kitchen, one bedroom and the bathroom. Upstairs there are two more bedrooms. The kitchen has a gas stove and a dishwasher. Wood floors. Newer windows. High ceilings and nice woodwork. The house has been insulated and has a high efficiency gas furnace as well as a heat pump which also offers central AC. Front and Rear porch. Small shared yard. Laundry free of charge in basement. Tenants pay for water. One tandem spot on driveway, otherwise permit parking. Note the attached pictures utilize virtual staging. There are two separate 3 D tours, one for first floor and one for the two bedrooms on the second level First Floor https my matterport com show ?m=7oZ9XxhdctZ Second level: https my matterport com show ?m=zfh7aVGJym6
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Rent trends in Powder House
3-bedroom apartments at 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Powder House.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Powder House
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,429 |
| May 2024 | $2,511 |
| 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 | $2,535 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,350 |
| May 2024 | $2,308 |
| June 2024 | $2,277 |
| July 2024 | $2,262 |
| August 2024 | $2,280 |
| September 2024 | $2,372 |
| October 2024 | $2,095 |
| November 2024 | $2,220 |
| December 2024 | $2,350 |
| January 2025 | $2,368 |
| February 2025 | $2,412 |
| March 2025 | $2,405 |
| April 2025 | $2,425 |
| May 2025 | $2,400 |
| June 2025 | $2,412 |
| July 2025 | $2,475 |
| August 2025 | $2,529 |
| September 2025 | $2,450 |
| October 2025 | $2,432 |
| November 2025 | $2,437 |
| December 2025 | $2,483 |
| January 2026 | $2,471 |
| February 2026 | $2,503 |
| March 2026 | $2,556 |
| April 2026 | $2,425 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1
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
West Somerville Neighborhood School
177 powderhouse blvd
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
B+
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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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 85 Lowden Ave #1
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
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 85 Lowden Ave #1, Somerville
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-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
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