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    • 278 Beacon Street

    278 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143

    Apartment building
    1-2 beds
    Parking lot
    Air conditioning (wall unit)
    Shared laundry

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,700
    813 sqft

    1 unit available Jul 1

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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $3,050
    832 sqft

    1 unit available Jul 1

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    2 bd, 1 ba
    $3,700-3,750
    1,105 sqft

    1 unit avail. now | 1 avail. Aug 1

    Price: $3,700Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 36
    Price: $3,750Available: Available Aug 1 2025Unit: Unit 32
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    What's special

    Updated fixturesOpen floor plansStainless steel appliancesModern kitchens
    Recent renovation-278 Beacon Street in Somerville underwent a comprehensive renovation, enhancing both its apartments and common areas. This professionally managed building now offers updated one-bedroom and two-bedroom units featuring open floor plans. Each apartment boasts modern kitchens equipped with stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, microwave/hood, electric range, dishwasher, and garbage disposal and bathrooms adorned with new white tile, updated fixtures, and illuminated medicine cabinets. Residents benefit from amenities such as on-site parking (available for an additional fee), common laundry facilities operated via card or app, and two elevators servicing all floors. Situated across from Star Market and in close proximity to Whole Foods, Harvard Square, and Porter Square, the location provides easy access to top universities, hospitals, diverse dining options, shopping, and vibrant nightlife. Convenient connections to Storrow Drive, I-90, I-93, bike paths, and public transportation further enhance the appeal of this prime address.

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Other
    • Laundry: Shared
    Security
    • Intercom
    Services & facilities
    • Bicycle Storage
    • Elevator
    • Online Maintenance Portal
    • Online Rent Payment
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    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Garbage Disposal
    • Microwave Oven
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    Cooling
    • Wall Mounted Air Conditioning
    Flooring
    • Hardwood
    Heating
    • Gas

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • One year
    Pets
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed
    Small dogs
    • Not allowed
    Cats
    • Not allowed
    Parking
    • Parking Lot
    • Underground Garage

    Neighborhood: Porter Square

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    95 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    72 / 100
    Excellent Transit
    99 / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Somerville

    GreatSchools rating

    Points of Interest

    Groceries

    		Distance
    Ball Square Fine Wines1 mi
    Trader Joe's2 mi
    Cambridge Naturals0.6 mi
    Taza Chocolate1 mi
    The Wine & Cheese Cask0.4 mi
    278 Beacon Street has 5 grocery stores within a 2 mile distance.

    Shopping

    		Distance
    Porter Square Books0.6 mi
    Comicazi1 mi
    Hub Comics0.8 mi
    Pandemonium Books & Games1 mi
    Paper Source0.5 mi
    278 Beacon Street has 5 shopping centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Parks and recreation

    		Distance
    Dance Complex1 mi
    The Handle Bar Indoor Cycling Studio0.9 mi
    Crossfit0.1 mi
    The Training Room0.2 mi
    Jose Mateo's Ballet Theatre0.8 mi
    278 Beacon Street has 5 parks and recreation locations within a 1 mile distance.

    Fitness

    		Distance
    Dance Complex1 mi
    The Handle Bar Indoor Cycling Studio0.9 mi
    The Training Room0.2 mi
    Jose Mateo's Ballet Theatre0.8 mi
    Nathan Tufts Park1 mi
    278 Beacon Street has 5 fitness centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 278 Beacon Street?

    278 Beacon Street has a walk score of 95, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of 278 Beacon Street?

    278 Beacon Street has a transit score of 72, it has excellent transit.

    What schools are assigned to 278 Beacon Street?

    The schools assigned to 278 Beacon Street include John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park, and Somerville High School.

    Does 278 Beacon Street have in-unit laundry?

    No, but 278 Beacon Street has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is 278 Beacon Street in?

    278 Beacon Street is in the Porter Square neighborhood in Somerville, MA.

    What are 278 Beacon Street's policies on pets?

    Large dogs are not allowed. Small dogs are not allowed. Cats are not allowed.