Somerville Rent Spikes; $2,500/Month in Back Bay; More

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Catch up on this week's top stories from Curbed Boston.

SOMERVILLE—A new report says the Green Line extension will bring sharp rent increases. But since when has Somerville been really all that affordable?

BACK BAY—Here's what $2,500 a month rents you in the tony neighborhood.

CAMBRIDGE—Speaking of affordability, the only listing under $250,000 in both Cambridge and Somerville sold in a few days—and after a bidding war.

DOWNTOWN CROSSING—The condo tower 45 Province dropped its priciest penthouse yet: $5,699,000 for a 2,837-square-foot spread.