Large, bright second-floor apartment. Five rooms: two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and an updated eat-in kitchen. One bedroom has a separate dressing room/office alcove with generous built-in storage. The kitchen has a large pantry, dishwasher, disposal, and in-unit washer/dryer. Updated tile bathroom with tub and pedestal sink. Semi-private back porch overlooking a large fenced backyard with room for gardening.
The apartment is freshly painted and features hardwood floors, high ceilings, classic period details, replacement windows, and a ceiling fan.
15-minute walk to Davis Square and Porter Square MBTA Red Line stations; 5-minute walk to MBTA Green Line. Easy access to restaurants, cafes, shopping, parks, the Somerville Community Path, and Route 88 and 90 bus lines. Steps from 3 Little Figs Cafe. Highland Kitchen restaurant and Get-N-Go grocery are also nearby.
Smoke-free property.
Pets welcome with proof of current vaccinations. Dogs require references and behavioral assessment.
One-year lease, renewable annually.
Owner pays water and sewer.
Tenant pays gas, electric, and all other utilities.
Wonderful, quiet, long-term residents.
Same owner/manager for 24 years.
Available September 1.
No broker fee.
Ellen M. Tan
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Available August 15.
No broker fee.
One-year lease, renewable annually.
Owner pays water and sewer. Tenant pays gas, electric, and all other utilities
Smoke-free property.
Pets welcome with proof of current vaccinations. Dogs require references and a behavioral assessment.
Apartment for rent
$3,125/mo
257 Highland Ave, APT 2, Somerville, MA 02144
2beds
1,000sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Aug 15 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, window unit
In unit laundry
Baseboard
What's special
Replacement windowsClassic period detailsLarge bright second-floor apartmentUpdated eat-in kitchenDining roomCeiling fanHardwood floors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,125+20.4%$3/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $2,595-1.1%$3/sqft |
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| 8/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,625$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Spring Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi







