1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA Under $2,500 (330 Rentals)

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,400 - $2,645
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$2,100 - $2,645
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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69 Oak St, Unit 1T
$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

69 Oak St, Unit 1T

69 Oak StSomerville, MA 02143
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit G
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 15, 2026

11 Columbus Ave, Unit G

11 Columbus AveSomerville, MA 02143
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15 Jaques St, Unit 3TT
$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

15 Jaques St, Unit 3TT

15 Jaques StSomerville, MA 02145
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20 Linden St, Unit 1A
$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
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20 Linden St, Unit 1A

20 Linden StSomerville, MA 02143
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3
$2,295
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$2,295
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$2,295
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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202 Washington St, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
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202 Washington St, Unit 1

202 Washington StSomerville, MA 02143
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108 Cross St
$2,450
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$2,450
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$2,450
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108 Cross St

108 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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482 Broadway
$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
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482 Broadway

482 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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130 Highland Ave, Unit 4
$2,385
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$2,385
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$2,385
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130 Highland Ave, Unit 4

130 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L
$1,975
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$1,975
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$1,975
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L

213 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4
$2,050
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$2,050
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$2,050
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4

14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,000
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$2,000
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$2,000
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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449 Canal St
$2,285
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$1,930
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$355
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$2,285
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449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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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 Cambridge Ivy Inn listed at $1,600.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Somerville is $3,191.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Somerville is a square feet unit at .

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Somerville is currently 2,890 sq ft.

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