Park 151
151 N First St,
Cambridge, MA 02141
$2,773 - $8,691 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
East Somerville Somerville, MA
A terrific blend of charm and energy
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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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in East Somerville is $2,865 for a studio, $3,384 for one bedroom, $4,335 for two bedrooms, and $4,315 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Somerville has increased by 7.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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475 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,865/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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710 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,384/month
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2 BR
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791 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,335/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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957 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,315/month
Average Rent
Learn More About East Somerville
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Somerville - Somerville, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In East Somerville - Somerville, MA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
East Somerville - Somerville, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in East Somerville - Somerville, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
70
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
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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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Methodology
† 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.