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Total Monthly Price
$2,150 - $2,645
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Bedrooms
Studio - 1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
405 - 600 sq ft
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closets
- Controlled Access
- Gated
- Grill
- Hardwood Floors
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 138-6price $2,150square feet 405availibility Now
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Unit 138-21price $2,200square feet 405availibility Now
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Unit 136-22price $2,200square feet 405availibility Now
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Unit 138-12Aprice $2,450square feet 405availibility Now
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Unit 136-33price $2,400square feet 580availibility Jan 1, 2026
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Unit 136-2price $2,645square feet 580availibility Jan 1, 2026
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Unit 138-6price $2,150square feet 405availibility Now
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Unit 138-21price $2,200square feet 405availibility Now
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Unit 136-22price $2,200square feet 405availibility Now
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Unit 138-12Aprice $2,450square feet 405availibility Now
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Unit 136-33price $2,400square feet 580availibility Jan 1, 2026
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Unit 136-2price $2,645square feet 580availibility Jan 1, 2026
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Heat
Lease Options
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12 - 24 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 1923
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66 units/4 stories
About 136 & 138 Highland Avenue
Located in the Winter Hill area of Somerville, this 1930s building boasts modern features with charming character. Apartment homes highlight gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Property amenities include on-site laundry facilities and bicycle room. This up and coming neighborhood is just minutes from charismatic Union Square, Porter Square, and Davis Square. Close to public transportation, retail, restaurants, and more. The property is managed by Akelius Real Estate Management LLC, a reputable property management company with verified listings on Rent Cafe. For more details, contact our leasing staff at or use the online contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
136 & 138 Highland Avenue is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02143 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Somerville attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Pet Friendly Community Cats Only
- Hardwood Floors and High Ceilings
- Large Closets
- Air Conditioner
- Efficient Appliances
- Indoor Corridor
- Bike Racks
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Recycling
Grill
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- Bicycle Storage
- Gated
- Grill
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Gas Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- High Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Recycling
- Public Transportation
- Gated
- Grill
- Bicycle Storage
- Pet Friendly Community Cats Only
- Hardwood Floors and High Ceilings
- Large Closets
- Air Conditioner
- Efficient Appliances
- Indoor Corridor
- Bike Racks
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Gas Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- High Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
Hillside streets fill the Somerville neighborhood of Spring Hill, which contains many historic buildings dating back to the mid-1800s, including the Somerville Museum. If you don't mind climbing, Spring Hill provides walkable and bike-friendly areas with plenty of amenities sitting within easy reach, as well as sweeping views of Boston and Cambridge from many homes. Nearby Union and Porter Square commercial centers offer diverse eateries and study-friendly cafes. Try vegetarian Indian food at Dosa-n-Curry or get focused with a latte at Simon’s Coffee Shop.
Those who work in Cambridge often choose Spring Hill when looking for an apartment to rent due to its close proximity to the city. Spring Hill is also close to the Ivy League school Harvard University, only a 15-minute walk away and a 10-minute drive, making for an easy commute for students and professors alike. Take a 20-minute drive south on Interstate 93 to reach downtown Boston and enjoy the many amenities of the big city.
Learn more about living in Spring Hill| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Transportation options available in Somerville include Gilman Square, located 0.4 mile from 136 & 138 Highland Avenue. 136 & 138 Highland Avenue is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.1 miles or 13 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.5 mi |
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.1 mi |
Time and distance from 136 & 138 Highland Avenue.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Drive: | 7 min | 1.9 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Mystic River Reservation
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 23 min | 11.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 18.3 mi |
Property Ratings at 136 & 138 Highland Avenue
Completely agree with the other reviews. Terrible living conditions. The building is old and run down. Constant construction. We haven’t had hot water in 2 weeks. We’ve called management every day and no one has done anything. They don’t care about tenants at all. The cost for these apartments is beyond ridiculous. Do not live here.
Akelius Management is unresponsive. After you move into your apartment they are impossible to communicate with or get ahold of. The walls are paper thin and there's non-stop construction going on inside, outside and around the building. Incredibly noisy. I wouldn't recommend that anyone live here, it was a terrible experience. You also don't have any control over the heat in your apartment. In the middle of winter it gets so hot that we had to keep the windows open at all times.
Akelius management sucks. They're incredibly unhelpful and rude. Non-stop construction going on in and around the building for months on end making it impossible to work from home - and all of this is going on in the middle of a world-wide pandemic while many people don't have the option to go into an office. The construction workers are up and down the fire escapes all day long, taking personal phone calls, smoking cigarettes, playing music and yelling at one another. Don't live here, it was the worst experience ever!!!!!!!
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While 136 & 138 Highland Avenue does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Select utilities are included in rent at 136 & 138 Highland Avenue, including water and heat. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
136 & 138 Highland Avenue has studios to one bedroom with rent ranges from $2,150/mo. to $2,645/mo.
Yes, 136 & 138 Highland Avenue welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,150 for a studio, you would need to earn about $77,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
136 & 138 Highland Avenue is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,150.
While 136 & 138 Highland Avenue does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
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136-138 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143