Gated Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA Under $2,500 (48 Rentals)

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24 Mount Pleasant Street
$2,500 - $4,250
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$2,500 - $4,250

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24 Mount Pleasant Street

24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway, Unit #202
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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154 Broadway, Unit #202

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$2,420 - $3,320
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$2,420 - $3,320

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$2,420 - $3,320
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Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4

14 Garrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L
$1,975
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$1,975

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$1,975
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L

213 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$1,900 - $2,645
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$1,900 - $2,645

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$1,900 - $2,645
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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16 Nashua St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

16 Nashua St

16 Nashua StSomerville, MA 02145
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123 Highland Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Highland Avenue

121-123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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15 Park, Unit 5
$2,500
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$2,500

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15 Park, Unit 5

15 ParkBoston, MA 02215
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138 Ipswich St, Unit 21
$2,495
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$2,495

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$2,495
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138 Ipswich St, Unit 21

138 Ipswich StBoston, MA 02215
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82 Monmouth St, Unit #101-906
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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82 Monmouth St, Unit #101-906

82 Monmouth StBrookline, MA 02446
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Walden Park
$2,447 - $5,005
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$2,382 - $4,940
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$65

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$2,447 - $5,005
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Walden Park

205 Walden StCambridge, MA 02140
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Elevate
Rent Specials
$2,439 - $13,429
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$2,439 - $13,429

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$2,439 - $13,429
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Elevate

One Leighton StCambridge, MA 02141
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Tempo Cambridge
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$2,434 - $8,583
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$2,434 - $8,583

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$2,434 - $8,583
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Tempo Cambridge

203 Concord TpkeCambridge, MA 02140
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929 Mass
$2,410 - $2,795
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$2,375 - $2,760
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$35

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$2,410 - $2,795
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 4, 2026

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Blake St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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5 Blake St, Unit 3

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 5th St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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15 5th St, Unit 1

15 5th StMedford, MA 02155
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4 Union Ave, Unit 1
$2,399
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$2,399

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$2,399
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4 Union Ave, Unit 1

4 Union AveEverett, MA 02149
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Parkway Heights
$2,325
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$2,325

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$2,325
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Parkway Heights

201 Chelsea StEverett, MA 02149
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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469 Beacon St, Unit 1F
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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469 Beacon St, Unit 1F

469 Beacon StBoston, MA 02115
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The Eddy
Rent Specials
$2,248 - $4,148
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$2,248 - $4,148

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$2,248 - $4,148
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The Eddy

10 New StBoston, MA 02128
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7 Elmer St, Unit 3
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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7 Elmer St, Unit 3

7 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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461 Park Dr, Unit #G04
$2,210
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$2,210

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$2,210
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461 Park Dr, Unit #G04

461 Park DrBoston, MA 02215
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The Batch Yard
Rent Specials
$2,195 - $8,340
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$2,087 - $8,232
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$108

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$2,195 - $8,340
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The Batch Yard

25 Charlton StEverett, MA 02149
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Anthem Everett
Rent Specials
$2,195 - $3,950
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$2,195 - $3,950

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$2,195 - $3,950
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Anthem Everett

484 2nd StEverett, MA 02149
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Atmark Cambridge
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$2,111 - $8,888
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$2,111 - $8,888

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$2,111 - $8,888
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Atmark Cambridge

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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Arlington Gardens Apartments
$2,000 - $2,200
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$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000 - $2,200
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Arlington Gardens Apartments

130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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11 Wendell St, Unit 14
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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11 Wendell St, Unit 14

11 Wendell StCambridge, MA 02138
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1193 Boylston St, Unit #6
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
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1193 Boylston St, Unit #6

1193 Boylston StBoston, MA 02215

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525 LINC
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$1,550 - $2,536
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
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525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Somerville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Somerville?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Somerville is at Montaje listed at $1,178.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Somerville Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Somerville is $3,991.

What is the largest Gated Somerville Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Somerville is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $3,500 at 58 Vinal Ave, Unit 1.

What is the average size for Somerville Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Somerville is currently at 2,278 sq ft.

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