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Highland Commons

373 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood Floors

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
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Property Information

  • Built in 1900
  • 112 units/3 stories

About Highland Commons

Highland Commons offers a combination of comfort, style, and quality. The 373 Highland Ave location in the Powder House Square neighborhood of Somerville is convenient to everything. From amenities to floor plan options, the professional leasing staff is excited to help you find your dream apartment. Experience a new standard at Highland Commons.

Highland Commons is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02144 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Somerville School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Storage Space

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

Refrigerator

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Granite Countertops
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
Location
373 Highland Ave, Somerville,
MA 02144
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Neighborhood

Powder House Square neighborhood sits within Somerville a few miles north of Cambridge and Boston. The community derives its name from an 18th century windmill that was later transformed into a gunpowder storage depot that played a major role in the American Revolution. This urban community features apartments in New England style multi-family units. Just a few walkable blocks from the neighborhood's northern border sits Tufts University's primary campus. The neighborhood is also defined by its traffic circle, which contains an island park with benches, pathways, and landscaped shrubbery. While it is largely a residential area, it is home to a number of restaurants and several medical and dental clinics.

Many students and neighborhood residents visit Nathan Tufts Park, where the iconic Powder House is located. Here you can walk your dog or have a picnic under the shade cast by trees hundreds of years old.

Learn more about living in Powder House Square 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Powder House Square Somerville, MA
Studio $2,910 $2,684
1 Bedroom $3,486 $3,256
2 Bedrooms $3,972 $4,029
3 Bedrooms $4,546 $4,085

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 1629 Sq Ft $1,995 $2,431 $4,700
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 1961-1965 Sq Ft $2,125 $2,630 $4,700
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 3935 Sq Ft $2,300 $3,471 $5,950
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 4620 Sq Ft $2,700 $4,216 $5,750
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 5209 Sq Ft $1,080 $5,607 $15,000
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Storage Space
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Granite Countertops
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Highland Commons is within 14 minutes or 0.8 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Tufts Univ., Medford and Lesley University.
Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
Benjamin G. Brown School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Somerville High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Wild Rose Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
Nearby
St. Clement Parish Schools
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
St. Clement Elementary School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Somerville include Davis Station, located 0.3 mile from Highland Commons. Highland Commons is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.3 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Davis Station
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Porter Square Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Ball Square
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Magoun Square
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Medford/Tufts
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
West Medford
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Malden Center
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 17 min 8.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 16 min 8.3 mi

Walkability Near Highland Commons

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 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
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67 / 100

Traffic

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Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Highland Commons.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Porter Square Shopping Center
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Porter Square Galleria
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
University Hall
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Highland Commons has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Mystic River Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Highland Commons has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 11 min 4.1 mi
Highland Commons has 3 hospitals within 4.1 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 2.5 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 20 min 10.7 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 33 min 18.1 mi
Highland Commons is 10.7 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
 
 
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Does Highland Commons have in-unit laundry?

While Highland Commons does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Highland Commons?

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

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Is Highland Commons pet-friendly?

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

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