$2,900
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
79 Curtis St
Somerville, MA 02144
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
9,999 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Deck
79 Curtis St
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$2,900 deposit,
Available Now
Somerville (Davis Square) 2.5 Bed 1 Bath Sept 1st 2026 Sun-filled, delightfully appointed, 5.5 room, two bedroom apartment in a Philadelphia style two family house adjacent to Tufts University. The apartment has two floors, is a corner unit with a southern exposure and many windows for plenty of sunshine year round, fresh air and that “open” feeling. It contains a great deal of period detail, such as an entry foyer with a mantel and a leaded glass window, a built-in hutch and dish rails in the dining room, a tin ceiling in the kitchen, natural woodwork and hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen and bathroom are modern. A dedicated no fee washer and dryer are in the unit. Easy walk to Tufts University, Davis Square and the Red Line Subway stop. $2,900 per month. No fee!
79 Curtis St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02144 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Somerville School District attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Townhome Features
Washer/Dryer
Hardwood Floors
Dining Room
Kitchen
- Washer/Dryer
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Storage Space
- Deck
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
- Parking
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Utilities Included
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Trash Removal
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Nestled in the heart of Greater Boston, Somerville combines historic architecture with contemporary city living. The community features diverse housing options, from traditional triple-deckers to modern apartments, with current rental rates of $3,277 for one-bedroom units and $3,993 for two-bedroom homes. The rental market has seen moderate growth, with one-bedroom rates increasing by 3.9% over the past year.
Somerville's character shines through its distinct squares and neighborhoods. Davis Square pulses with activity around the landmark Somerville Theatre, while Union Square draws visitors to its farmers market and international restaurants. The Somerville Community Path offers residents a tree-lined route for recreation and commuting. The presence of Tufts University adds to the area's educational atmosphere.
Learn more about living in Somerville
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
79 Curtis St is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Lesley University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
381 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
230 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,367 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
607 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Somerville include Medford/Tufts, located 0.7 mile from 79 Curtis St. 79 Curtis St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.3 miles or 15 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.3 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
71
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 79 Curtis St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
79 Curtis St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Mystic River Reservation
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
79 Curtis St has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mystic River Reservation.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi |
79 Curtis St has 3 hospitals within 5.1 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 3.4 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 18.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 18.6 mi |
79 Curtis St has 3 military bases within 18.6 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 10.5 miles away and a 20 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Storage Space
- Deck
79 Curtis St Photos
79 Curtis St
Somerville, MA 02144