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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,743 | $1,575 | $8,424 |
| Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,202 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,465 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,918 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,026 | $3,395 | $9,000 |
| Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,314 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerville?
The cheapest apartment in Somerville is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Somerville costs $6,771.
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 15 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 $446 which is $6,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerville.
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