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Amenities for 296 Highland Ave #2, Powder House
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
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| Dishwasher |
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| Onsite Laundry |
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About 296 Highland Ave #2
Spacious 3 BR apartment. Short walk to Porter and Davis Square. 2nd floor of a stately triple decker on corner lot with Aberdeen Road. Large rooms, lots of windows, tall ceilings, wood floors, big eat in kitchen with pantry. Coin op laundry in basement. Parking available for additional $125 per spot. (Reference #129739)
Address details
| Neighborhood | Powder House |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Powder House
3-bedroom apartments at 296 Highland Ave #2 cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Powder House.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Powder House
Somerville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,985 |
| June 2024 | $3,898 |
| July 2024 | $3,762 |
| August 2024 | $3,642 |
| September 2024 | $3,592 |
| October 2024 | $3,519 |
| November 2024 | $3,425 |
| December 2024 | $3,462 |
| January 2025 | $3,562 |
| February 2025 | $3,662 |
| March 2025 | $3,950 |
| April 2025 | $3,957 |
| May 2025 | $3,895 |
| June 2025 | $3,788 |
| July 2025 | $3,670 |
| August 2025 | $3,600 |
| September 2025 | $3,600 |
| October 2025 | $3,635 |
| November 2025 | $3,590 |
| December 2025 | $3,668 |
| January 2026 | $3,600 |
| February 2026 | $3,657 |
| March 2026 | $3,999 |
| April 2026 | $4,025 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,995 |
| June 2024 | $3,976 |
| July 2024 | $3,899 |
| August 2024 | $3,855 |
| September 2024 | $3,743 |
| October 2024 | $3,630 |
| November 2024 | $3,398 |
| December 2024 | $3,624 |
| January 2025 | $3,487 |
| February 2025 | $3,568 |
| March 2025 | $4,040 |
| April 2025 | $4,000 |
| May 2025 | $4,000 |
| June 2025 | $4,000 |
| July 2025 | $4,000 |
| August 2025 | $3,964 |
| September 2025 | $4,000 |
| October 2025 | $4,157 |
| November 2025 | $3,915 |
| December 2025 | $4,131 |
| January 2026 | $4,117 |
| February 2026 | $3,867 |
| March 2026 | $4,445 |
| April 2026 | $4,466 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 296 Highland Ave #2
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
5 cherry st
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
A
Benjamin G. Brown School
201 willow ave
somerville, MA, 2144
K-5Public
A
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-
Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
290 washington st
somerville, MA, 2143
PK, K-8Public
B
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Getting around Somerville near 296 Highland Ave #2
Walking
9/10
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
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 296 Highland Ave #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
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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Star Market
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Stop & Shop Supermarket
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H Mart
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Star Market
275 Beacon St
Thistle & Shamrock
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Target
822 Somerville Ave
Jacks Tailoring
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Noca Livery
23 Upland Rd
Drinkwater's
2067 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge Clogs
1780 Massachusetts Ave
Starbucks
49 White St
Cafe Zing
25 White St
Zaruma Gold Coffee
37 Woodbine St
Dunkin'
1 White St
Starbucks
723 Somerville Ave
Foundry on Elm
255 Elm St
Saloon
255 Elm St
The Pub
682 Broadway
Elm Street Taproom
256 Elm St
Chipotle Mexican Grill
274 Elm St
3 Little Figs
278 Highland Ave
Cambridge Naturals
23 White St
When Pigs Fly
378 Highland Ave
Violette Bakers
1786 Massachusetts Ave
Lyndell's Bakery
720 Broadway
Lexington St Playground
Park
Community Path Extension
Albion Playground
Albion Park
Supreme Kitchen
233 Highland Ave
Davis Square Pizza & Sub
351 Highland Ave
Ben & Jerry's
59 White St
Dumpling Kitchen
217 Highland Ave
Jerusalem Falafel & Shawarma
215 Highland Ave
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