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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas stove
  • Wood floors
  • Central ac
  • Residential street
  • Large eat-in kitchen

Location

85 Lowden Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02144, USA|Powder House
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Management

Estia Properties LLC

Leasing office

(844) 326-6607 ext. 9123

Property Overview

85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 presents an appealing opportunity for renters, evidenced by its 8.6 expert rating, excelling in price, amenities, and location. The property features a strong focus on environmental sustainability with excellent public transit access, walkability, and nearby parks, while also being pet-friendly with several grooming services and dog parks close by. Transparency is prioritized, as shown by its solid trustworthiness rating, giving potential renters a clear understanding of what to expect.

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, 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 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

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 14 bed1 bath1,400 sqft$4,200 /mo9/1, AC, 8 min to Ball Square (GREEN LINE), 10 min to DAVIS (RED LINE) 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 ConditioningHardwood Floor
High Ceilings

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
Range/OvenRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Laundry SharedOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor Space
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

Applicants

Applicants

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 terms12+ months
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About 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1

HomeApartments in SomervillePowder House 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1

9/1, AC, 8 min to Ball Square (GREEN LINE), 10 min to DAVIS (RED LINE) 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


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, 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 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 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1
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.
85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 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.
85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 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.
85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 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 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 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.

85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile

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 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Powder House

4-bedroom apartments at 85 Lowden Avenue, Unit 1 cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Powder House.

Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Powder House
Somerville
A table of studio rental data trends in Somerville
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$2,400
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$2,530
A table of studio rental data trends in Powder House
MonthMedian 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$2,312

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$168,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $168,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,200.
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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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