Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA Under $3,000 (2,677 Rentals)

6 Hinckley St, Unit 1
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96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

173 Highland Ave, Unit 1L

96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

96 Conwell Ave, Unit 2

327 Highland Ave, Unit 1

327 Highland Ave, Unit 1
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238 School St, Unit P3

10 Ivaloo St, Unit D12

18 Murdock St, Unit 3

152 Summer St, Unit 11T
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61 Atherton St, Unit 3

65 Atherton St, Unit 3

113 College Ave, Unit 22

96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

75 Columbus Ave, Unit 2

48 Raymond Ave, Unit 3

77 Fairfax St, Unit 1
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119 College Ave, Unit 32

37 Hinckley St, Unit 1

116 College Ave, Unit 28

188 Lowell St, Unit #2

420 McGrath Hwy, Unit #214

15 Ellsworth St, Unit 2

162 Broadway, Unit 164-2
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 $3000 | $2,784 | $1,595 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,354 | $1,039 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,075 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,409 | $1,533 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,907 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,491 | $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 931 Studio Apartments in Somerville with rent ranges from $1,595 to $13,000 with an average price of $2,784.
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 $1,039 to $29,690 with an average monthly rent of $3,354.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Somerville cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Somerville range from $2,100 to $29,982. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,075.
How expensive are Somerville Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 2,591 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Somerville on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,533 to $45,000 - averaging $4,409 for the location.
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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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