1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA Under $3,000 (724 Rentals)

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24 Mount Pleasant Street
$2,800 - $3,100
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$2,500 - $4,250
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$2,500 - $4,250
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24 Mount Pleasant Street

24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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Arris
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$2,889 - $3,321
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$2,598 - $8,158
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$2,598 - $8,158
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Arris

10 Innerbelt RdSomerville, MA 02143
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Miscela
$2,897 - $4,628
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$2,515 - $5,565
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$2,515 - $5,565
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Miscela

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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Montaje
$2,855 - $3,935
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$2,855 - $6,621
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$2,855 - $6,621
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Montaje

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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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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$2,100 - $2,645
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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205B Highland Ave
$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
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205B Highland Ave

205B Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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90 Wallace St, Unit 2T
$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
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90 Wallace St, Unit 2T

90 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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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
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15 Jaques St, Unit 3TT

15 Jaques StSomerville, MA 02145
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65 Atherton St, Unit 58-2
$2,550
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$2,550
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$2,550
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65 Atherton St, Unit 58-2

65 Atherton StSomerville, MA 02143
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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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58 Atherton St, Unit 2
$2,700
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$2,700
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$2,700
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58 Atherton St, Unit 2

58 Atherton 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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10 Central St, Unit T
$2,900
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$2,900
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$2,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1, 2026

10 Central St, Unit T

10 Central StSomerville, 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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107 College Ave, Unit #22
$2,775
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$2,775
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$2,775
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107 College Ave, Unit #22

107 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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108 College Ave, Unit #29
$2,925
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$2,925
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$2,925
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108 College Ave, Unit #29

108 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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178 Boston Ave, Unit R
$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
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178 Boston Ave, Unit R

178 Boston AveSomerville, MA 02144
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12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 3
$2,850
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$2,850
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$2,850
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12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 3

12 Hancock StSomerville, MA 02144
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18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6
$2,800
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$2,800
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$2,800
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18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6

18 Murdock 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 $3,196.

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 2,886 sq ft.

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