1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA (2,040 Rentals)

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Verge Residences
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$3,450 - $3,700
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$3,450 - $4,650

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$3,450 - $4,650
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Verge Residences

20 Medford StSomerville, MA 02143
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$3,275
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$2,700 - $3,275

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$2,700 - $3,275
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Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Avalon at Assembly Row
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$3,453 - $3,761
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$3,453 - $4,895
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$63

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$3,516 - $4,958
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Avalon at Assembly Row

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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AVA Somerville
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$3,108 - $3,386
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$2,954 - $3,872
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$63

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$3,017 - $3,935
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AVA Somerville

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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Arris
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$3,376 - $4,226
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$2,604 - $5,604

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Arris

10 Innerbelt RdSomerville, MA 02143
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Miscela
$3,075 - $4,288
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$2,670 - $6,075

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Miscela

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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Montaje
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$3,175 - $4,075
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$3,175 - $5,410

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Montaje

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,350 - $3,200
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$2,250 - $3,200

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$2,250 - $3,200
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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69 Sterling St, Unit 2nd Floor
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
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69 Sterling St, Unit 2nd Floor

69 Sterling StSomerville, MA 02144
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55 Lowell St, Unit R1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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55 Lowell St, Unit R1

55 Lowell StSomerville, MA 02143
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155R Summer St, Unit 9
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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155R Summer St, Unit 9

155R Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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585A Somerville Ave, Unit A
$2,676
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$2,676

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$2,676
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585A Somerville Ave, Unit A

585A Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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6 Bedford St, Unit 3B
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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6 Bedford St, Unit 3B

6 Bedford StSomerville, MA 02143
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6 Bedford St, Unit R3
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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6 Bedford St, Unit R3

6 Bedford StSomerville, MA 02143
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35 Cameron Ave, Unit 2
$3,125
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$3,125

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$3,125
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35 Cameron Ave, Unit 2

35 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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430 McGrath Hwy, Unit 409
$2,950
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$2,950

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$2,950
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430 McGrath Hwy, Unit 409

430 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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60 Cross St E
$3,000
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$3,000 - $4,650

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$3,000 - $4,650
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60 Cross St E

60 Cross St ESomerville, MA 02145
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34 College Ave, Unit 5
$2,850
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$2,850

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$2,850
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34 College Ave, Unit 5

34 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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26 Bow St
$2,700
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$2,400 - $3,200

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$2,400 - $3,200
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26 Bow St

26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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165 Broadway
$2,700
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$2,300 - $3,900

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$2,300 - $3,900
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165 Broadway

165 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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406 Highland Ave, Unit 23
$2,885
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$2,885

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$2,885
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406 Highland Ave, Unit 23

406 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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41 Laurel St, Unit 1
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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41 Laurel St, Unit 1

41 Laurel StSomerville, MA 02143
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25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
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25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35

25 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 47
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 47

119 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 21, 2026

There are currently 141 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Somerville, MA that range in price from $800 to $5,874. Powder House Square, Conway Park and Assembly Square are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Somerville with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Powder House Square45$2,800$800
Conway Park29$3,000$1,200
Assembly Square24$3,457$1,250
Lincoln Park17$2,450$1,650
Powder House9$2,850$800
Union Square9$3,353$2,250
Foss Park8$2,600$1,150

Largest Available Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Somerville, MA is found at 275 Medford in the Kendall Square neighborhood and is 1,236 square feet priced from $3,675. Windsor Mystic River in the Ferryway neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,115 square feet and currently listed start at $3,714. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Somerville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
275 Medford251,236 Sq Ft$3,675
Windsor Mystic RiverH1,115 Sq Ft$3,714
Tempo CambridgeA81,078 Sq Ft$3,505
Arcadia at Rivers EdgeA91,009 Sq Ft$3,743
Fenway Triangle1 bedroom999 Sq Ft$3,858
The Batch YardA016928 Sq Ft$2,699
Hanover EverettM927 Sq Ft$3,234
The Towers at LongfellowLongfellow One Bedroom -A924 Sq Ft$3,385
LUKA on the CommonA13 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath922 Sq Ft$4,315
The Arlington1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom680 Sq Ft$4,002

Cheapest Available Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Somerville, MA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $1,700 at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood. The second most affordable Somerville 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Burbank Terrace starting at $1,847 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Somerville is currently $3,328. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Somerville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath$1,700
Burbank Terrace1 Bedroom$1,847
APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston50 High$1,900
Everett Ventures, LLC1BR/1.0BA$1,900

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Somerville Overview

The most densely populated city in all of New England and located just a stone's throw from the hub of Boston, Somerville is a thriving locale on the scenic east coast. Consistently named as the 'Best Run City in Massachusetts' by the likes of the 'Boston Globe' and more, this charming and bustling city is an excellent option for anyone considering a move to the New England region.

Why live in Somerville, MA?

Home to the lauded Tufts University as well as a number of grounded industries in the healthcare and technology fields, Somerville apartments for rent make an ideal choice for anyone considering a fresh start in the proud state of Massachusetts. From public park land to exciting nightlife options, this on-the-move east coast destination has much to offer wide array of lifestyles, budgets and employment needs.

Somerville, MA
Population: 81,562

Ranked #425

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Somerville Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Somerville with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Somerville is at The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ listed at $1,700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Somerville Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Somerville is $3,328.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Somerville Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Somerville is a 1,236 square feet unit starting from $3,675 at 275 Medford.

What is the average size for Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Somerville is currently 1,950 sq ft.

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