This listing dated July 16, 2026 is the first "by owner" listing for this apartment allowing me to pass savings on to a prospective tenant.
Enjoy this serene 1302 square foot getaway well situated in a West Somerville/Davis Square neighborhood 5 minutes by foot to the Davis Square Red Line, Ball Square Green Line and the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. The entire top floor of this large Victorian home enjoys light and air from all points of the compass. Contact me to see for yourself. Applicants must complete the landlord's application, be able to verify income/employment and provide a complete copy of a recent credit report. Contact me with questions. There are no fees in this process. Thank you.
12 month lease starting September 1, 2026. Tenant pays for gas for cooking and heating. Landlord provides hot and cold water. First and last month's rent in advance. No security deposit, fees or commissions. No smoking. No pets. Tenant handles own trash/recycle barrels weekly. Street parking. Residential permit from city required. Laundry shared with 3 other people. Great location included.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,846/mo
96 College Ave, # 3, Somerville, MA 02144
2beds
1,302sqft
This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total monthly price. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
No pets
Window unit
Shared laundry
Baseboard
What's special
Street parking
- 1 day |
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,302 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Gas not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,846-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Listing removed | $3,050$2/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Price change | $3,050-1.6%$2/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $3,100-3.1%$2/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,200+60%$2/sqft |
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| 4/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/21/2021 | Price change | $2,000-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 4/8/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,200$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Davis Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10West Somerville Neighborhood SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi







