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    $3,500/mo

    197 Highland Ave, # 1, Somerville, MA 02143

    2beds
    1,000sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Thu Jan 7 2027
    No pets
    Air conditioner, central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Baseboard, heat pump

    What's special

    Comfortable work-from-home setup
    Furnished 2BR/1BA - All Utilities and Fiber Internet Included. Short term lease available: Jan 07 to Apr 07 Steps to Green Line, Steps to 99 bus, near Red Line + Bike Path Available Jan 07 through April 07, this fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath rental is move-in ready in a highly walkable Somerville location. This is my personal home (not a generic furnished rental), so it's fully equipped with everything someone needs, kitchen basics, household essentials, and a comfortable work-from-home setup. All utilities are included: heat, hot water, electricity, and internet, so your monthly cost is simple and predictable. Great for commuters and remote/hybrid workers, with desks/workstations set up for working from home. Easy transit and getting around: 5-minute walk to the Green Line, close to the Red Line at Davis, steps to the 99 bus, and close to the bike path for quick rides into Cambridge/Boston and around Somerville. You'll be near local favorites like Highland Kitchen and surrounded by great cafes and restaurants. Convenient to Somerville's best hubs about 1 mile to Davis Square, Union Square, and Ball Square. Fully furnished 2BR / 1BA Lease term: Jan 07 - Apr 07 Utilities included: heat, hot water, electricity + internet Dedicated work desks Near Green Line + Davis (Red Line), steps to 99 bus Close to the bike path Walkable to top restaurants and nightlife Electricity, Heat, and Hot water and Internet included. Lease term Jan 07 - April 07. Security deposit and first months rent due at signing
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Desks, Electricity, Internet, Short Term Lease Available
    Details
    • Parcel number: SOMEM42BFL25U1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Electricity, Internet

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Sublet/Temporary

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/27/2026Listed for rent$3,500+10.2%$4/sqft
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    1/25/2026Listing removed$3,175$3/sqft
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    1/12/2026Price change$3,175-0.8%$3/sqft
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    1/8/2026Price change$3,200-0.8%$3/sqft
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    1/6/2026Price change$3,225-1.5%$3/sqft
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    1/3/2026Price change$3,275-1.5%$3/sqft
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    1/2/2026Price change$3,325-0.7%$3/sqft
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    12/31/2025Price change$3,350-2.9%$3/sqft
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    12/12/2025Listed for rent$3,450+45.3%$3/sqft
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    4/14/2022Listing removed--
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    3/3/2022Listed for rent$2,375$2/sqft
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    8/1/2007Sold$329,000+1.3%$329/sqft
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    7/31/2003Sold$324,900+13.2%$325/sqft
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    5/29/2001Sold$287,000$287/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Central Hill

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