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    $2,650/mo

    81 Perkins St, # 3, Somerville, MA 02145

    2beds
    700sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Tue Sep 1 2026
    No pets
    Air conditioner, window unit
    Shared laundry
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Quiet residential streetStreet parking by permitAbundance of natural lightBeautiful hardwood floors throughout
    $2,650/month | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | Top Floor** Available Sept 1, 2026! Bright and spacious top-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in a well-maintained building, ideally located for easy commuting and vibrant neighborhood living. This home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout and an abundance of natural light, offering both comfort and convenience in one of Somerville's most accessible locations. ** FOR RENT BY LANDLORD | NO BROKER FEE ** **UTILITIES** **Included in Rent Heat, hot water, water, and garbage **Tenant pays Electricity ** **Features Hardwood floors throughout Laundry in building (coin-op, basement) Street parking by permit Professionally managed building with a responsive landlord Enjoy an unbeatable commuter location just a **0.3-mile walk** to Sullivan Square MBTA, with quick access to I-93. Less than a mile to Assembly Row, where you'll find shopping, dining, and entertainment. Apartment is on a quiet residential street close to everything. Right around the corner, explore a lively mix of local favorites including taquerias and restaurants along Broadway. Conveniently located near major supermarkets such as Market Basket, Trader Joe's, and Stop & Shop. A ChargePoint EV charging station is also just steps away. This apartment offers an exceptional value with **heat and hot water included** a rare find in such a prime location. **No pets. No smoking.** **Move-in costs First month's rent & one-month security deposit. One year lease. Landlord pays heat, hot water, water, trash, snow removal. Tenant responsible for electricity. Move in costs are first months rent and security deposit.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager

    Construction

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

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/4/2026Price change$2,650-4.5%$4/sqft
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    7/16/2026Listed for rent$2,775+11%$4/sqft
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    6/21/2023Listing removed--
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    6/5/2023Listed for rent$2,500+16.3%$4/sqft
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    5/3/2022Listing removed--
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    4/29/2022Listed for rent$2,150+13.2%$3/sqft
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    8/16/2018Listing removed$1,900-5%$3/sqft
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    7/15/2018Listed for rent$2,000$3/sqft
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    Neighborhood: East Somerville

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