
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA from $1,575 (57 Rentals)


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95A Beacon St

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51 Dartmouth St, Unit #3

Parkwood Apartments

The Anchorage

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478 Beacon St, Unit A

208 Main St
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9 Kassul Park

1150 Cambridge St

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510 Beacon St, Unit C

Blair Pond Estates

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389 Beacon St, Unit 6

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1061 Beacon St, Unit 8

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371 Harvard St, Unit 3
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117 Beacon St, Unit 405-7

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24 Phillips St, Unit 1

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11 Anderson St, Unit 2

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397 Marlborough St, Unit 1

17 Sheafe St

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1050 Beacon St, Unit 3

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40 Anderson St, Unit 5
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2 Lansdowne St, Unit 34

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55 Hemenway St, Unit 3

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1161 Boylston St, Unit 20

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1154 Boylston St, Unit 40

385 Massachusetts Ave

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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22 Pearl St, Unit 3

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367 Western Ave, Unit 2B
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Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,743 | $1,575 | $8,399 |
Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,210 | $1,070 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,859 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,184 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,703 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,980 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,828 | $1,500 | $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 The Anchorage which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Somerville costs $8,352.
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 27 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 $817 which is $7,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerville.
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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Written by: Amelia Ramstead
Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.