
The Longwood
12 Month Lease

Available September 1st | Pets Welcome! | NO Broker's Fee
Spacious 4-bed, 2-bath home base in a prime West Somerville pocket—fresh, and full of smart upgrades... while still keeping classic Somerville charm • The brand-new kitchen is perfect for long cooking hours and meal prep—clean, modern, and set up for everything from quick breakfasts to hosting friends • New appliances, fresh paint, and new flooring add to that “just refreshed” feel throughout • Plus, the newly added bathroom brings that same “brand-new” feel and makes day-to-day life easier—more privacy, smoother mornings, and a much better setup for roommates or big families • Live between Tufts, Teele Square, and Davis Square, so coffee runs, restaurants, groceries, and nightlife are all close by • The Red Line at Davis makes commuting into Cambridge and downtown Boston straightforward, and Tufts is right up the road for students, faculty, and staff • When you want fresh air, you're near parks/green space and the Somerville Community Path for walking, running, or biking—an easy way to enjoy the city without always driving • A great fit for roommates or anyone who wants extra bedrooms for a home office / guest room while staying in one of Somerville's most in-demand neighborhoods
All applicants 18+ must submit an application with a $30 fee.
Move-In Options:
• First month + security deposit
• OR first month + cashless security deposit
All residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package ($45.95/month), which includes renters insurance, credit building, HVAC filter delivery (where applicable), $1M identity protection, move-in concierge service, and a resident rewards program.
42-44 Whitman St is a townhome for rent in Somerville, MA
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active71 / 100



Benjamin G. Brown School
Grades K-5
Public
West Somerville Neighborhood
Grades PK-8
Public
Somerville High School
Grades 9-12
Public
The Cambridge Matignon School
Grades 9-12
Private
International School Of Boston
Grades PK-12
Private
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School
Commute Time (Distance)
Tufts Univ., Medford
Walk: 10 min (0.6 mi)
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Lesley University
Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 6 min (2.5 mi)
Shoppers will appreciate 42-44 Whitman St proximity to 230-234 Elm St, 580 Broadway, and 29 Massachusetts Ave. 230-234 Elm St is 0.8 miles away, and 580 Broadway is within an 18 minute walk.
With a TransitScore of 60, 42-44 Whitman St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 4 miles. Transit options include Davis Station and Medford/Tufts.
Recreational activities near 42-44 Whitman St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Living in Teele Square provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 15 minutes from 42-44 Whitman St.
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