Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA from $700 (166 Rentals)

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45 Calvin St
$975 - $990
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$975 - $990

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4 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

45 Calvin St

45 Calvin StSomerville, MA 02143
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 20
$1,950
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$1,950

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119 Highland Ave, Unit 20

119 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 4 Langmaid Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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4 Langmaid Ave

SomervilleMA02145

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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600

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24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 23 Knowlton St

$2,000

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$2,000

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23 Knowlton St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 155 Pearl St

$2,000

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$2,000

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155 Pearl St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 185 Lowell St

$2,000

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$2,000

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185 Lowell St

SomervilleMA02144
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16 Nashua St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

16 Nashua St

16 Nashua StSomerville, MA 02145
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Kent Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kent Street Apartments

32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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4A-6 Pleasant Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

4A-6 Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143
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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2
$1,050
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$1,050

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167 Main ST, Unit 2-2

167 Main STMalden, MA 02148
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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299

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$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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1000 Memorial Dr
$1,500 - $12,500
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$1,500 - $12,500

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$1,500 - $12,500
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1000 Memorial Dr

1000 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02138
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property at 93 Beacon St

$1,600

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$1,600

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93 Beacon St

BostonMA02108

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146 Allston St
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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146 Allston St

146 Allston StCambridge, MA 02139
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, MA area range in price from $975 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $8,471. The three Somerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Union Square at $1,850, Foss Park at $1,300, and Assembly Square at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Union Square$4,650$1,85067
Foss Park$5,500$1,300117
Assembly Square$6,000$1,300149
Conway Park$6,500$1,995155
Lincoln Park$6,650$975229
Powder House$15,000$2,000292
Powder House Square$15,000$1,950535

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. Cambridge Ivy Inn in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. 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
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
7INKImpact4BR,2BA$1,602

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the 117 Beacon St Model at 117 Beacon St starting at $2,095 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Financial District 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.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
117 Beacon St117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
54 S Russell St54 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #17 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.09

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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.

Somerville, MA
Population: 81,562

Ranked #425

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerville Apartments

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 $8,471.

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 37 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 $286 which is $8,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerville.

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