Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA Under $1,500 (27 Rentals)
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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 Under $1500 | $2,768 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $3,349 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $4,027 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $4,383 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1500 | $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 Somerville
How much are Studio apartments in Somerville?
There are currently 942 Studio Apartments in Somerville with rent ranges from $1,650 to $13,000 with an average price of $2,768.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Somerville Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Somerville ranges from $1,000 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,349.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Somerville cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Somerville range from $1,600 to $27,551. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,027.
How expensive are Somerville Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,429 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Somerville on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $45,000 - averaging $4,383 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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