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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Wood floors
  • Eat in kitchen
  • Living room
  • High ceilings
  • 3d tour
  • Quiet side street

Location

5 Durham St #2, Somerville, MA 02143, USA|Ward Two
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Management

Estia Properties LLC

Leasing office

(844) 334-0271 ext. 3011

Property Overview

5 Durham Street, Unit 2 offers excellent value, with top-tier price and value-per-square-foot ratings, while still delivering strong amenities like wood floors, high ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, and a separate living room. With a 3D tour, 14 photos, and a detailed, transparent listing, renters get a clear sense of the home, which sits on a quiet side street yet benefits from a highly rated, convenient location. The property is also well-suited to pet owners, with nearby grooming services, pet hospitals, dog parks, and available outdoor spaces.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 5 Durham Street, Unit 2 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5 Durham Street, Unit 2 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
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

5 Durham Street, Unit 24 bed1 bath1,400 sqft$4,400 /moLarge, 4 bedroom apartment. Living room. Large Eat in kitchen. One bath. Available 9/1/2026. $4400 plus all utilities 3D Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=u2dFKwuXWmM Huge porch. Shared yard. One tandem parking spot, otherwise permit parking. Very nice wood floors. High ceilings. Heat is forced water by gas. Durham Street is a quiet side street on the Cambridge/Somerville line, close to the intersection of Kirkland and Beacon Streets.

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Amenities for 5 Durham Street, Unit 2

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood FloorHigh Ceilings

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
MicrowaveRange/Oven
Refrigerator

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 5 Durham Street, Unit 2

HomeApartments in SomervilleWard Two 5 Durham Street, Unit 2

Large, 4 bedroom apartment. Living room. Large Eat in kitchen. One bath. Available 9/1/2026. $4400 plus all utilities 3D Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=u2dFKwuXWmM Huge porch. Shared yard. One tandem parking spot, otherwise permit parking. Very nice wood floors. High ceilings. Heat is forced water by gas. Durham Street is a quiet side street on the Cambridge/Somerville line, close to the intersection of Kirkland and Beacon Streets.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 5 Durham Street, Unit 2 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5 Durham Street, Unit 2 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 5 Durham Street, Unit 2
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.
5 Durham Street, Unit 2 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.
5 Durham Street, Unit 2 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, 5 Durham Street, Unit 2 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.
5 Durham Street, Unit 2 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 5 Durham Street, Unit 2 does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
5 Durham Street, Unit 2 provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

5 Durham Street, Unit 2 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 9 pet supply stores near the property
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area

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 5 Durham Street, Unit 2 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 4-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Ward Two

4-bedroom apartments at 5 Durham Street, Unit 2 cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Ward Two.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Ward Two
Somerville
A table of studio rental data trends in Somerville
MonthMedian Rent
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$2,515
A table of studio rental data trends in Ward Two
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,745
June 2024$2,757
July 2024$2,770
August 2024$2,759
September 2024$2,747
October 2024$2,770
November 2024$2,737
December 2024$2,605
January 2025$2,620
February 2025$2,699
March 2025$2,767
April 2025$2,682
May 2025$2,732
June 2025$2,767
July 2025$2,770
August 2025$2,758
September 2025$2,784
October 2025$2,738
November 2025$2,694
December 2025$2,666
January 2026$2,623
February 2026$2,561
March 2026$2,505
April 2026$2,619

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 5 Durham St #2?

Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$176,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $176,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,400.
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Schools near 5 Durham Street, Unit 2

Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

290 washington st

somerville, MA, 2143

PK, K-8Public
B

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+

Capuano Early Childhood Center

150 glen st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-1Public
A-

East Somerville Community School

50 cross st

somerville, MA, 2145

PK, K-8Public
B-
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Neighborhood

Ward Two | Somerville, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Somerville near 5 Durham St #2

Walking

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

Driving

3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

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 5 Durham St #2, Somerville

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-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 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
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

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 5 Durham St #2

Little India
438 Somerville Ave
Market Basket
400 Somerville Ave
Whole Foods Market
45 Beacon St
R & R Family Market
497 Somerville Ave
Friendly Market
71 Springfield St

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