$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.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$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
What's special
Quiet residential streetStreet parking by permitAbundance of natural lightBeautiful hardwood floors throughout
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Travel times
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $2,650-4.5%$4/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,775+11%$4/sqft |
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| 6/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500+16.3%$4/sqft |
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| 5/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/29/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,150+13.2%$3/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Listing removed | $1,900-5%$3/sqft |
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| 7/15/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,000$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: East Somerville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10East Somerville Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- NACapuano Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.4 mi






