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Downing Square

117 Braodway, Arlington, MA 02474

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  • Built in 2022
  • 48 units/4 stories

About Downing Square

Thanks for your interest in Downing Square. The 117 Braodway location in the East Arlington neighborhood of Arlington is convenient to everything. The leasing staff is ready to help you find your new home. Offering 1 to 3 bedroom floor plans, your new home is waiting for you. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.

Downing Square is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02474 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Arlington Public Schools attendance zone.

Location
117 Braodway, Arlington,
MA 02474
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Located fewer than 10 miles northwest of downtown Boston, the bustling neighborhood of East Arlington combines a small-town atmosphere with the active nightlife of a larger city. The commercial district runs along Massachusetts Avenue, while homes for rent line the side streets. Many commuters walk or bike the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to the Alewife T stop, which takes them into Boston and Cambridge.

Before leaving your East Arlington apartment for work, walk to Quebrada Baking Company for a cup of coffee and a handmade almond croissant. Pizza lovers enjoy the creative pies available at Za and the thin-crust pizzas at OTTO. For a night out, check out the films at the historic Capitol Theatre, which was built in 1925. Film patrons can purchase ice cream at Capitol Creamery right around the corner to satisfy the night's sweet tooth.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

East Arlington Arlington, MA
Studio $1,644 $2,015
1 Bedroom $2,103 $2,380
2 Bedrooms $2,226 $3,454
3 Bedrooms - $5,016

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 514-517 Sq Ft $2,637 $2,813 $3,350
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 1176-1178 Sq Ft $2,150 $3,087 $6,248
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 4183 Sq Ft $2,600 $3,101 $4,033
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2457 Sq Ft $2,900 $3,464 $4,200
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 4393 Sq Ft $3,500 $4,696 $7,350
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Tufts Univ., Medford
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Downing Square is within 3 minutes or 1.5 miles from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Lesley University.
Schools
Gibbs School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
480 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
Thompson Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
516 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
West Somerville Neighborhood
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
381 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Ottoson Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
977 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10
Arlington High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,757 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10
Lesley Ellis School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
226 Students
Nearby
Arlington Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
399 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Arlington include Davis Station, located 1.4 miles from Downing Square. Downing Square is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.2 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Davis Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Alewife
Drive: 2 min 1.4 mi
Medford/Tufts
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Ball Square
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Porter Square Station
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
West Medford
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Belmont
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Wedgemere
Drive: 5 min 3.0 mi
Waverley
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Winchester Center
Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 17 min 9.2 mi

Walkability Near Downing Square

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 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
Busy
Soundscore™
67 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Downing Square.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
369 Massachusetts Ave
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
29 Massachusetts Ave
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
230-234 Elm St
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Downing Square has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Downing Square has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
McLean Hospital Corporation
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Downing Square has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 3.5 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 19 min 9.5 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 32 min 17.8 mi
Fort Pickering
Drive: 36 min 19.0 mi
Downing Square has 3 military bases within 19.0 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 9.5 miles away and a 19 minute drive.
 
 
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Does Downing Square have in-unit laundry?

Downing Square does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Downing Square?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Downing Square?

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Is Downing Square pet-friendly?

Downing Square does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at Downing Square?

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 $1,521 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $60,840 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Downing Square have move-in specials?

Downing Square is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Downing Square offer Matterport 3D tours?

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