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Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,768 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,349 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,027 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,860 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,016 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,628 | $5,495 | $10,000+ |
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 $8,233.
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 5 regular apartments in Somerville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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