
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA from $950 (71 Rentals)


43 Temple St

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167 College Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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96 Munroe St

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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

11 New Hampshire Ave

15 New Hampshire Ave, Unit #2

70 Park St

RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in East Somerville!

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17 Quincy St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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73 Cameron Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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923 Beacon St

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14 Brogan Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

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15 Snow Hill St

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52 River St, Unit B, Unit B
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27 Temple St, Unit 1, Unit 1

The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+

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390 Fellsway W
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53 Fellsway W, Unit 8

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146 Allston St

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7 Gilmore St, Unit Apt. #3, Unit Apt. #3

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53 Fellsway W, Unit 21

63 Fellsway W, Unit 20

63 Fellsway W, Unit 7

63 Fellsway W, Unit 19
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63 Fellsway W, Unit 12A

63 Fellsway W, Unit 15

302 Newbury St

311 Main St

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15 Anderson St

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12 Russell St, Unit A2-4, Unit A2-4

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30 Anderson St, Unit 22, Unit 22

63 Fellsway W, Unit 3

63 Fellsway W, Unit 9

63 Fellsway W, Unit 6
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Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,835 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,139 | $1,820 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,575 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,949 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,099 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,521 | $4,450 | $10,000+ |
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Somerville, MAPopulation: 81,562
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Somerville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Somerville is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerville?
The cheapest apartment in Somerville is The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Somerville costs $8,513.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Somerville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 33 regular apartments in Somerville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Somerville?
Cheap apartments in Somerville have an average cost of $313 which is $8,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerville.
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