Park 151
151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141
$2,662 - $10,099 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
East Somerville
Somerville, MA
East Somerville - Somerville, MA
Area Guide
A terrific blend of charm and energy
Small Business
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Restaurants
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Shopping
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Great Location
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Urban
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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. East Somerville borders Assembly Square, a major destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Here you can find luxury brands, casual eats, a movie theater, and a Legoland Discovery Center.
East Somerville is a great location for commuters with quick access to colleges and cultural hubs. Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are only 15 minutes away, giving quick access to the famed Harvard and Central Squares. Rent in Somerville if you want a variety of amenities, convenience, and great location.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in East Somerville is $2,733 for a studio, $3,129 for one bedroom, $4,344 for two bedrooms, and $4,195 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Somerville has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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480 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,733/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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709 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,129/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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796 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,344/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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903 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,195/month
Average Rent
Transportation
88
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
74
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
91
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Science
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Mystic River Reservation
- Boston African American National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.