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    $5,200/mo

    197 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

    4beds
    9,999sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Mon Jun 1 2026
    No pets
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Laundry machines in buildingStainless appliances inc dishwasher
    This property is situated in an unbeatable location in Somerville just minutes to Tufts University! Near parks, shopping, outdoor recreation, dining, nightlife, bars, and more! Convenient to Red Line at Davis station and new Green Line Extension trains as well as many major MBTA bus routes! Close to Davis Square, Teele Square, Powder House Square, Porter Square, as well as a quick T ride to Cambridge's Harvard, Central, and Kendall Squares, Downtown Boston, Mass General Hospital, South Station commuter trains, and all that the Boston area has to offer! Easy commute to schools including Harvard University, Lesley University, and MIT! A truly wonderful location! Beautifully renovated top floor unit near Tufts University featuring: - Hardwood flooring throughout! - Fully equipped eat in kitchen! - Stainless appliances inc dishwasher! - Spacious & sun filled living room! - 4 generously sized bedrooms! - Ample closet & storage space! - Nicely updated full bathroom! - Laundry machines in building! - 1 off street parking space included! Water Included
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    Zillow last checked: 11 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 05, 2025 at 10:50am

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 9,999 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: SOMEM18BCL52

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/5/2025Listed for rent$5,200-9.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    10/15/2025Listing removed$5,750$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    10/13/2025Listed for rent$5,750+10.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/7/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/7/2023Listed for rent$5,200+26.9%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Ball Square

    There are 3 available units in this apartment building