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38 Illinois Ave

(617) 953-9149
Somerville, MA 02145
4 Bedroom - for Rent
Unit 2
  • 4BR, 2BA
  • $4,100 Total Monthly Price

    Total Monthly Price

    Base Rent
    $4,100

    Total Monthly Price
    $4,100
  • 1,800 Square Feet
  • 09-02-2026 Availability

About 38 Illinois Ave

Sunny and spacious 4 bedrooms 2 bath apartment in soaring East Somerville. This unit is updated and includes a welcoming foyer,huge sunny living/dining room,eat-in kitchen with gas stove and plenty of cabinets,four bedrooms are good sized. Hardwood floors throughout. Shared free washer/dryer and storage in the basement. Enclosed front and back porch. Located near Rt. 93,close to Assembly Square,Sullivan Square T,Stop & Shop,restaurants and addition bike path all the way to Alewife ensure easy travel throughout the area,and much more! One small pet negotiable. No Smokers! MLS ID 73560842

38 Illinois Ave is located in the East Somerville Neighborhood and 02145 Zip code of Somerville, MA.

Property Contact Info

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In
Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged Per Unit.$0

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats
    Restrictions:

    Pets Negotiable, Small Pets

    Dogs
      Restrictions:

      Pets Negotiable, Small Pets

      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.

      Features and Amenities

      Interior Features

      • Heating

      Kitchen Amenities

      • Disposal
      • Range

      Outdoor Features

      • Porch
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      38 Illinois Ave, Somerville, MA 02145

      Getting Around

      • 100 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

        All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

      • 80 / 100 Strong public transit

        Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

      • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

        Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

      • 50 / 100 Fairly car friendly

        Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

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      Getting to Know the Area

      • 90 / 100 Restaurants

        Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

      • 100 / 100 Cafes

        Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

      • 90 / 100 Nightlife

        Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

      • 90 / 100 Shopping

        Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

      • 100 / 100 Parks

        Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

      • 40 / 100 Noise Level

        Some sources of noise nearby

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      Frequently Asked Questions about 38 Illinois Ave

      What type of rentals are available at 38 Illinois Ave?

      There is currently a 4 Bed 2 Bath Apartment for rent with 1,800 listed at 38 Illinois Ave. It is Available September 2, 2026.

      How much is the rent at 38 Illinois Ave?

      38 Illinois Ave is currently listed at $4,100.

      What area of town is 38 Illinois Ave located in?

      Located in the East Somerville Neighborhood, 38 Illinois Ave is in the 02145 Zip Code of Somerville, MA.

      Points of Interest

      Time and distance from 38 Illinois Ave.

      Arts Museums and Landmarks

      Bunker Hill Monument

      Bunker Hill Monument
      2 minute drive / 0.81 miles away

      Museum of Science - Boston

      1 Science Park
      4 minute drive / 1.62 miles away

      USS Constitution Museum

      Charleston Navy Yard, Building 22
      4 minute drive / 1.63 miles away

      Big Box and Retail

      Target

      1 Mystic View Rd
      2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away

      Walgreens

      343-345 Broadway
      2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away

      Petco

      119 1st St
      4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away

      Colleges and Universities

      Bunker Hill Community College

      250 Rutherford Avenue
      3 minute drive / 1.14 miles away

      Lesley University - Porter Campus

      1815 Massachusetts Avenue
      5 minute drive / 1.96 miles away

      Cambridge College

      500 Rutherford Avenue
      4 minute drive / 2.15 miles away

      Groceries

      Market Basket

      170 Everett Ave
      5 minute drive / 1.96 miles away

      Shaw's

      246 Border St
      4 minute drive / 2.23 miles away

      Whole Foods

      340 River St
      5 minute drive / 2.65 miles away

      Hospitals

      Cambridge Health Alliance

      1493 Cambridge Street
      4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

      Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

      243 Charles Street
      5 minute drive / 1.94 miles away

      Shriners Children's Boston

      51 Blossom Street
      5 minute drive / 1.98 miles away

      Military Bases

      Boston Support Center

      4 minute drive / 2.12 miles away

      Hanscom Air Force Base

      23 minute drive / 11.01 miles away

      Parks and Recreation

      The Boston Public Garden

      87 Mount Vernon Street
      4 minute drive / 2.28 miles away

      Boston Common

      Tremont Street
      5 minute drive / 2.49 miles away

      Freedom Trail

      148 Tremont Street
      5 minute drive / 2.54 miles away

      38 Illinois Ave has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including The Boston Public Garden, Boston Common, Freedom Trail, New England Holocaust Museum, and The Freedom Trail.

      Restaurants and Dining

      Modern Pastry

      257 Hanover Street
      4 minute drive / 2.25 miles away

      Legal Sea Foods

      255 State Street
      5 minute drive / 2.56 miles away

      Atlantic Fish Company

      761 Boylston Street
      6 minute drive / 2.82 miles away

      Shopping Centers

      Assembly Square

      5-165 Middlesex Ave
      1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

      Assembly Row

      1 Artisan Way
      1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away

      Cobble Hill Center

      90-104 Washington St
      2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

      38 Illinois Ave has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

      Transit Stations

      Sullivan Square Station-Orange Line

      53 Cambridge St
      1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away

      Wellington Station-Orange Line

      2 River's Edge Drive
      2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

      Community College Station-Orange Line

      Austin Street and Rutherford Ave
      3 minute drive / 1.25 miles away

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