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32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, MA area range in price from $850 to $29,690 with an overall median price of $6,053. The three Somerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Assembly Square at $950, Union Square at $970, and Foss Park at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Assembly Square$4,650$950568
Union Square$4,875$970267
Foss Park$5,500$900528
Lincoln Park$6,500$970503
Conway Park$6,650$975210
Powder House Square$6,997$850884
Powder House$7,200$850278

Cheapest Available Somerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerville, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,518. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,518
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Parkwood ApartmentsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the 909 Beacon St Model at 909 Beacon St, Unit A starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
909 Beacon St, Unit A909 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
44 S Russell St, Unit S Russell44 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
12 Shawmut St, Unit #112 Shawmut St1BR,1BA$0.20

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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.

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Getting Around Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Somerville costs $6,053.

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 914 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 $1,094 which is $4,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerville.

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