Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

78 Perkins St Somerville, MA 02145 has four bedrooms available and rents for $4,800/mo.

Can I see a model or tour 78 Perkins St Somerville, MA 02145?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

78 Perkins St Somerville, MA 02145 is in East Somerville in the city of Somerville. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.9 mile of the property. Five parks are within 3.0 miles, including Museum of Science, Mystic River Reservation, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville East Somerville 78 Perkins St Unit 1

$4,800 / Month

78 Perkins St Unit 1

Somerville, MA 02145

Today

617-918-7419

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,443 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Medical Services
Property is near public transit
Community Pool
Tennis Courts
Jogging Path
Porch

78 Perkins St Unit 1

About This Home

$4,800 deposit, Available Sep 1

Welcome home to this incredible 4 bedroom tucked in quiet Somerville neighborhood,3 minutes away from the Sullivan Square T Station. Recently upgraded unit with hardwood flooring throughout,central heat,oversized in unit washer dyer,and fully updated kitchen and bathrooms. Gracious bedrooms,all accommodating at least queen beds with ample closet space. Tranquil,rear facing,private deck overlooking the common backyard. Stainless steel appliance package with gas cooking,full sized dishwasher and ample granite counter top space perfect for the home chef. Space for a sizeable dining room table,multiple desks and or additional storage off the kitchen. Private basement storage included. Building is professionally managed with easy maintenance requests and electronic payment. Short commute to Assembly Row,Encore Casino,the heart of Cambridge and downtown Boston. Great highway and public transport commutability. No undergrads,pets considered case by case. MLS# 73396565

78 Perkins St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02145 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1900

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment

Interior Spaces

1,443 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Freezer Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $4,800 Property Available on 9/1/25 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot Near Conservation Area

Outdoor Features

Porch

Utilities

No Cooling Baseboard Heating Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Community Pool Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Pet policies are negotiable.

Contact

Listed by Justin Blankenship | Fiv Realty Co
Phone Number
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Dishwasher
Microwave

Range
Refrigerator

Freezer
Porch

Neighborhood

East Somerville combines the quiet charm of historic homes and modern apartments for rent with the activity of an energetic business district. The neighborhood sits less than five miles north of downtown Boston. The transportation hub of Sullivan Square bordering the neighborhood connects commuters to both Boston and Cambridge by bus and subway. There are several small parks for residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air.

The center of East Somerville is Broadway where you can find small businesses and restaurants offering diverse cuisine. Locals love the annual Foodie Crawl held here, which showcases international food options found in this neighborhood. You can try injera at Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant or the meat buffet at Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine. If you are an art lover, check out Mudflat Studios to admire the ceramic creations or try it out yourself by taking a wheel-throwing class in its brightly-lit space.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Bunker Hill Community College	Walk:	22 min	1.2 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	7 min	2.6 mi
MIT	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi

78 Perkins St Unit 1 is within 22 minutes or 1.2 miles from Bunker Hill Community College. It is also near Cambridge College and MIT.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Somerville include Assembly, located 0.6 mile from 78 Perkins St Unit 1. 78 Perkins St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.1 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Assembly	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
East Somerville	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Union Square	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Sullivan Square Station	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
North Station	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Chelsea	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	11 min	3.6 mi
South Station	Drive:	6 min	4.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	11 min	5.1 mi

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

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Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 78 Perkins St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Cobble Hill Center	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Assembly Row	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Assembly Square	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi

78 Perkins St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Museum of Science	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	5 min	2.8 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi

78 Perkins St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Museum of Science, Mystic River Reservation, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi