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$5,200 Total Monthly Price

53 Franklin St, Somerville, MA 02145

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What This House Offers

Rare opportunity to rent a single-family home in East Somerville offering exceptional space, privacy, and convenience at a that's hard to find in today's market... .

This charming cottage features central AC and heat, hardwood floors throughout, in-unit laundry, and a fully fenced private backyard with a deck/patio perfect for entertaining or enjoying your own outdoor retreat.

The location is unbeatable: just a 2-minute walk to the Green Line and a 10-minute walk to the Orange Line, with quick and easy access to Union Square, Assembly Row, and Cambridge by bike, bus, or train.

The home offers 3 bedrooms (2 generous sized and one small) and 2.5 bathrooms, plus a finished lower-level in-law suite with a separate entrance and approximately 652 square feet of additional living space ideal for guests (or 4th bedroom), a home office, or extra flexibility.

With private outdoor space and plenty of street parking, this home delivers a combination of features that rarely come together at this price point.

Homes like this don't come around often.

Tenants pay all utilities. Pets allowed for additional fee.

Available 9/1/26. First month, last month, and security deposit due at lease signing.

12 or 24 month lease options

Unit

  • $5,200 Total Monthly Price

    12 Month Lease

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1914 sq. ft.
  • Available Sep 1

Home Features

  • Deck
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Office
  • Patio

53 Franklin St is a single-family home for rent in Somerville, MA

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

No Pets Allowed

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.

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Property Address:
53 Franklin St,
Somerville, MA 02145

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable100 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable50 / 100

Bikeability

Very bikeable80 / 100

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Soundscore

Busy67 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Subway
4 min Drive
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Orange Line - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
Subway
2 min Drive
Green Line - E - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway (The T)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Subway
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
11 min Drive
Logan International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

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Capuano Early Childhood Center

Grades PK-5

Public

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Little Flower Elementary School

Grades K-8

Private

4 rating

East Somerville Community School

Grades PK-8

Public

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St. Ann School

Grades PK-8

Private

6 rating

Somerville High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Castle School

Grades 9-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Bunker Hill Community College

Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)

MIT

Drive: 6 min (2 mi)

Cambridge College

Drive: 5 min (2.1 mi)

Lesley University, Porter

Drive: 6 min (2.2 mi)

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Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 53 Franklin St proximity to Twin City Plaza, Assembly Square, and Assembly Row. Twin City Plaza is 0.9 miles away, and Assembly Square is within a 21 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, 53 Franklin St has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.3 miles. Transit options include East Somerville and Sullivan Square Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 53 Franklin St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3 miles, including Museum of Science, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.

Airports

Living in East Somerville provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 12 minutes from 53 Franklin St.

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