Newly renovated elevator building located on the Somerville Cambridge line, just a short walk from shops, popular restaurants, and Porter Square, with convenient access to the Red Line and commuter rail. Residents can also easily walk to Davis Square, home to the historic Somerville Theatre, and Union Square, known for its vibrant farmers market and diverse international dining.
With a Transit Score of 75, the property offers excellent access to public transportation and is considered a walker's and biker's paradise, with nearby parks and recreation areas.
The building features spacious, newly renovated 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. Bright units include beautiful hardwood floors and plantation window blinds. Modern kitchens are outfitted with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, oven/range, refrigerator, and sleek high-gloss white cabinetry.
Parking is available, along with covered bicycle storage.
Residents are responsible for electricity, cable, and internet.
NO FEE.
1 Year Lease only. Heat & Hot water included. Tenant is responsible for Electricity, Cable & Internet
Apartment for rent
$3,800+/mo
2 Bedroom, 278 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143
2beds
1,100sqft
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Apartment
Available now
No pets
Wall unit
Shared laundry
Covered parking
Natural gas
What's special
Modern kitchensSleek high-gloss white cabinetryBright unitsStainless steel appliancesPlantation window blindsNewly renovated elevator buildingCovered bicycle storage
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Parking Lot
Features
- Exterior features: Attached parking lot with some covered parking spaces., Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas included in rent, Heating included in rent, Heating: Gas, Hot water included in rent, Internet not included in rent, More Than One Year Lease, One Year Lease, Online Maintenance Portal, Online Rent Payment, Sewage included in rent, View Type: City, Water included in rent
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Gas, Sewage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: 278 Beacon Street, Somerville MA
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: More Than One Year Lease,One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/14/2026 | Price change | $3,800-2.6%$3/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $3,900+11.4%$4/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $3,500+29.6%$3/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,700$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Porter Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln ParkGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
