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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Off street parking
  • Quiet tree lined street

Location

162 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA|Spring Hill
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Management

Akelius Real Estate Management LLC

Leasing office

(844) 332-5934 ext. 4211

Open 

Monday 9:30 am–4:30 pm ET

Property Overview

162 Summer Street offers strong value and convenience, with an 8.4 expert rating, a top price rating, solid amenities, and a highly rated location. Its hardwood floors, on-site laundry, off-street parking, and quiet tree-lined street add to the appeal, while its value-for-money standing places it in the 100th percentile locally.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 162 Summer Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 162 Summer Street 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
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath325 sqft$2,200 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 162 Summer Street

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 162 Summer Street

HomeApartments in SomervilleSpring Hill 162 Summer Street

Located on a quiet tree lined street in the Spring Hill area of Somerville, this building offers large modern units with hardwood floors. Property amenities include on-site laundry facilities and off street parking. This building is just minutes from charismatic Union Square, Porter Square, and Davis Square. Close to public transportation, retail, restaurants, and more. The property is managed by Akelius Real Estate Management LLC, a reputable property management company with verified listings on Rent Cafe. For more details, contact our leasing staff at (833) 222-5991 or use the online contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 162 Summer Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 162 Summer Street 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 162 Summer Street
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.
162 Summer Street 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 162 Summer Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
162 Summer Street 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 162 Summer Street 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.

162 Summer Street is great for:

Pet owners

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

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 162 Summer Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 0.8 miles away

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Rent trends in Spring Hill

studio apartments at 162 Summer Street cost about the same as the average rent price for studio apartments in Spring Hill.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Spring Hill
Somerville
A table of studio rental data trends in Somerville
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$2,229
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$2,530
June 2026$2,536
July 2026$2,515
August 2026$2,537
September 2026$2,646
October 2026$2,545
A table of studio rental data trends in Spring Hill
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,950
November 2024$2,075
December 2024$2,075
January 2025$2,084
February 2025$2,100
March 2025$2,125
April 2025$2,100
May 2025$2,100
June 2025$2,162
July 2025$2,125
August 2025$2,278
September 2025$2,235
October 2025$2,221
November 2025$2,250
December 2025$2,131
January 2026$2,110
February 2026$2,100
March 2026$2,112
April 2026$2,150
May 2026$2,173
June 2026$2,200
July 2026$2,200
August 2026$2,260
September 2026$2,250
October 2026$2,200

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$88,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $2,200.
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Schools near 162 Summer Street

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+

Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

290 washington st

somerville, MA, 2143

PK, K-8Public
B

Benjamin G. Brown School

201 willow ave

somerville, MA, 2144

K-5Public
A

Arthur D. Healey School

5 meacham st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Somerville near 162 Summer St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

7/10
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 162 Summer St, Somerville

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
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

9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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Market Basket
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