Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA Under $2,500 (1,200 Rentals)

24 Mount Pleasant Street

124 Mt Pleasant

Somerville Square

136 & 138 Highland Avenue

17 Pinckney St, Unit 2

23 Harrison St, Unit #1

481 Medford St, Unit #1
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324 Highland Ave, Unit #2Left

12 Evergreen Sq, Unit 1

156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3

455 Broadway, Unit 465 Broadway #6

21 Endicott Ave, Unit 6
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138 Pearl St, Unit 134-2

39 Cross St, Unit 39 cross street
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34 Central St, Unit #2

155 Summer St, Unit 11R

131 Summer St, Unit 10F

129 Summer St, Unit 1B
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465 Medford St, Unit 3

95A Beacon St, Unit 95-A

145 Summer St, Unit 4

131 Summer St, Unit 1R

162 Broadway, Unit 8u

153 W Adams St, Unit 2

20 Monmouth St, Unit 1R

28 Monmouth St, Unit 4
Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Somerville Studio Apartments Under $2500 | $2,785 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $3,355 | $920 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,062 | $1,625 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,299 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $4,824 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,755 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,550 | $925 | $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 944 Studio Apartments in Somerville with rent ranges from $1,695 to $14,218 with an average price of $2,785.
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 $920 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,355.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Somerville cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Somerville range from $1,625 to $29,678. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,062.
How expensive are Somerville Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,606 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Somerville on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $18,900 - averaging $4,299 for the location.
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