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257 Highland Ave Unit 2


Somerville, MA

2 Bed
1 Bath

1,000 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Aug. 15th
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,125
1000 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: avail
$3,125 Large, Bright 2-Bedroom Near Davis Square • In-Unit Laundry, Porch & Shared Yard SHOWING SATURDAY 12PM-2PM
$3,125
Available Aug 15th, 2026
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
91
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
86
Excellent Transit
Bike Score®
83
Very Bikeable
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $3,125.00
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Description

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 7/18/26 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Minutes from Davis Square! Large, bright 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with 5 spacious rooms on the second floor. Freshly painted with hardwood floors, high ceilings, classic period details, replacement windows, and a ceiling fan. One of the two bedrooms has a walk-in closet/dressing room/office nook. The other three rooms are a living room, dining room, and an updated eat-in kitchen with a large pantry, dishwasher, and disposal. Updated tile bathroom includes a tub and pedestal sink. Private back porch overlooks large shared backyard with room for gardening.
Washer/dryer in unit.
Gas heat and hot water.
Easy walk to Davis Square, restaurants, cafés, shopping, parks, and the Somerville Community Path. Convenient access to Route 88 and 90 bus lines, the Green Line, and the Red Line.
Smoke-free property. Pets welcome with proof of current vaccinations. Dogs require references and a behavioral assessment.
Well-maintained building with respectful long-term residents. Owned and managed by the same owner for over 24 years.
Available August 15.
No broker fee.
One-year lease, renewable annually.
Owner pays water and sewer. Tenant pays gas, electric, and all other utilities.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
Contact Number: (617) 407-5294
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 257 Highland Ave Unit 2 by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$112,500
per year
Rent report

257 Highland Ave Unit 2 Rent vs. Somerville Average

 257 Highland Ave Unit 2      Somerville Average
2BR
$3,125
$3,244
$0
$1,100
$2,200
$3,300
$4,400

257 Highland Ave Unit 2 is asking 4% less than the average 2 bedroom apartment in Somerville.

If you upsized to an average priced Somerville 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 21% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Somerville 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 9% less per month.

257 Highland Ave Unit 2 provides 9% less square footage than the average Somerville 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
257 Highland Ave Unit 2
2BR $3,125 $3.10 $9,375
Somerville Average
Studio $2,828 $5.40 $8,485
1BR $2,978 $4.40 $8,935
2BR $3,244 $2.90 $9,732
3BR $4,106 $3.40 $12,317
4BR $4,777 $3.50 $14,330

Availability in Somerville

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 66 2BR units on the market in Somerville. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
12% 27% 31% 17% 11%
Available Units in Somerville
Studio 26
1BR 59
2BR 66
3BR 36
4BR 23
Location
Nearby Colleges
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on August 15, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 1,000 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
257 Highland Ave Unit 2 has a 2 bedroom unit starting at $3,125.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 257 Highland Ave Unit 2 in Somerville, MA. It's 1.3 miles northwest from the center of Somerville.
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