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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Separate dining room
- Shared laundry
- Large living room
- Eat in kitchen
- Oversized 2 bedroom
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Somerville, MA 02143, USA|Prospect Hill
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Amenities for 229 Highland 1, Prospect Hill
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| Hardwood Floor |
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| Onsite Laundry |
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| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| None (Cooling) | Oil |
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About 229 Highland 1
Property Status: Active Perfectly located between Porter and Davis Squares. Oversized 2 bedroom 1 bath with eat in kitchen, large bright living room, separate oversized dining room. Hardwood floors, free shared laundry in basement, garage parking spot included. Small fenced in yard and shared front porch. Office Phone: (617) 936-4194 Copyright © 2026 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Source: Engel & Völkers|MLS Listing No. 73550075
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Prospect Hill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02143 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Prospect Hill
2-bedroom apartments at 229 Highland 1 cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Prospect Hill.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Prospect Hill
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,050 |
| September 2024 | $3,000 |
| October 2024 | $2,937 |
| November 2024 | $3,042 |
| December 2024 | $3,068 |
| January 2025 | $2,998 |
| February 2025 | $3,175 |
| March 2025 | $3,305 |
| April 2025 | $3,380 |
| May 2025 | $3,414 |
| June 2025 | $3,346 |
| July 2025 | $3,230 |
| August 2025 | $3,163 |
| September 2025 | $3,000 |
| October 2025 | $3,000 |
| November 2025 | $3,070 |
| December 2025 | $3,100 |
| January 2026 | $3,180 |
| February 2026 | $3,295 |
| March 2026 | $3,498 |
| April 2026 | $3,493 |
| May 2026 | $3,490 |
| June 2026 | $3,500 |
| July 2026 | $3,415 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,242 |
| September 2024 | $2,831 |
| October 2024 | $2,725 |
| November 2024 | $2,641 |
| December 2024 | $2,700 |
| January 2025 | $2,812 |
| February 2025 | $3,475 |
| March 2025 | $3,750 |
| April 2025 | $3,837 |
| May 2025 | $3,775 |
| June 2025 | $3,850 |
| July 2025 | $3,820 |
| August 2025 | $3,703 |
| September 2025 | $3,335 |
| October 2025 | $3,685 |
| November 2025 | $3,460 |
| December 2025 | $3,600 |
| January 2026 | $3,582 |
| February 2026 | $3,639 |
| March 2026 | $3,681 |
| April 2026 | $3,775 |
| May 2026 | $3,745 |
| June 2026 | $3,707 |
| July 2026 | $3,633 |
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Schools near 229 Highland 1
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
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No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
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This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
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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
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At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
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7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
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Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
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Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
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9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
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At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
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Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
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Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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