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279 Washington


Somerville, MA

1 Bed
•
1 Bath

800 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Sep. 1st
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,700
800 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Modern Real Estate (AD)
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$3,700
Available Sep 1st, 2026
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
98
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
79
Excellent Transit
Bike Score®
100
Biker's Paradise
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Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
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Description

Available September 2026sunny, Top floor unit, PERFECT FOR A COUPLE AS THERE ARE 2 ALCOVE STUDY AREAS..
a 7x8 foot alcove off the LR and a smaller alcove in the entry hallway.
Each apartment in the building has a large separate lockable storage space in the basement
Very Charming 7 unit house STEPS TO TRENDY UNION SQUARE Somerville w/ yard, private porches for each apt, COIN LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT
Pets negotiable
First, last, security, and broker fee to move in

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (508) 769-8327
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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 279 Washington by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$133,200
per year
Rent report

279 Washington Rent vs. Somerville Average

 279 Washington      Somerville Average
1BR
$3,700
$2,978
$0
$1,250
$2,500
$3,750
$5,000

279 Washington is asking 24% more than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Somerville.

If you upsized to an average priced Somerville 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 8% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Somerville studio apartment, you would pay 5% less per month.

279 Washington provides 19% more square footage than the average Somerville 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
279 Washington
1BR $3,700 $4.60 $11,100
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

Lesley University

Harvard University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston University

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 September 01, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 800 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 1 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?
279 Washington has a 1 bedroom unit starting at $3,700.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 279 Washington in Somerville, MA. It's 0.4 miles west from the center of Somerville.
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