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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Guild
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,150 - $2,350
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now136 School St
136 School StSomerville, MA 02143
333 Great River Rd
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$3,855
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 12, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,440
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$415
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$3,855
400 Mystic Ave
400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,850
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 8, 2026445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,780
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 4, 2026445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,540
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 4, 2026333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,510
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Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,130
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$380
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$3,510
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 4, 2026445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,425
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 2, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$3,050
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$375
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$3,425
300 Somerville Ave
300 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$3,305
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,950
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$355
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$3,305
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,285
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,910
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$375
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$3,285
485 Foley St
485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,280
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 4, 2026445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$3,265
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,890
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$375
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$3,265
485 Foley St
485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,200
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Studio Apartments Available Jan 9, 2026333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,945
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,590
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$355
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$2,945
91 Perkins St
91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,755
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,400
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$355
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$2,755
123 Highland Ave
123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,695
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,350
Required Monthly Fees
$345
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$2,695
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,670
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,230
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,670
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,635
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Studio Apartments Available Feb 26, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,290
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$345
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$2,635
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,630
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 25, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,240
Required Monthly Fees
$390
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$2,630
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,615
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,200
Required Monthly Fees
$415
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$2,615
445 Artisan Way
445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,545
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,190
Required Monthly Fees
$355
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$2,545
449 Canal St
449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,530
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,090
Required Monthly Fees
$440
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$2,530
3 Hawkins St
3 Hawkins StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 27Total Monthly Price
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$2,120
Required Monthly Fees
$380
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$2,500
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,430
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Studio Apartments Available Mar 7, 2026Total Monthly Price
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$2,070
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,430
154 Broadway
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,330
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$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360
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$2,330
154 Broadway
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
445 Artisan Way
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445 Artisan Way
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$2,185
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Studio Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,840
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$345
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$2,185
333 Great River Rd
333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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$3,999 - $5,659
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOne India Street Apartments
1 India StBoston, MA 02109
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$3,867 - $7,180
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,852 - $7,165
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$15
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$3,867 - $7,180
Garrison Square
32-32 Garrison StBoston, MA 02116
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$3,657 - $10,938
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$3,657 - $10,938
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$3,657 - $10,938
30 Dalton
30 Dalton StBoston, MA 02115
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$3,332 - $6,482
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$3,275 - $6,425
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$57
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$3,332 - $6,482
Church Corner
10 Magazine StCambridge, MA 02139
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$3,210 - $9,216
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,131 - $9,137
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$79
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$3,210 - $9,216
Third Square
285 3rd StCambridge, MA 02142
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$3,200 - $3,400
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$3,200 - $3,400
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$3,200 - $3,400
115 Mt Auburn (Fully Furnished)
115 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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$3,200 - $3,700
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4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now4 Union Pl
4 Union PlCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780
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$3,199 - $7,780
Devonshire
1 DevonshireBoston, MA 02109
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$3,162 - $16,769
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$3,162 - $16,769
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$3,162 - $16,769
Twenty20
20 Child StCambridge, MA 02141
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$3,101 - $6,321
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$2,985 - $6,205
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$116
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$3,101 - $6,321
The West End Apartments
4 Emerson PlBoston, MA 02114
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$3,012 - $7,148
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$3,000 - $7,136
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$12
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$3,012 - $7,148
345 Harrison
345 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118
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$3,000 - $5,100
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark87 Apartments
87 New StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,892 - $5,456
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$2,892 - $5,456
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$2,892 - $5,456
Fuse
165 Cambridgepark DrCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,875 - $4,000
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31Total Monthly Price
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$2,875 - $4,000
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$2,875 - $4,000
Forest Court
16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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$2,781 - $5,252
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,740 - $5,211
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$41
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$2,781 - $5,252
Lofts at Kendall Square
195 Binney StCambridge, MA 02142
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$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241
Verra
50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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$2,600 - $4,400
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now603 Concord
603 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,580 - $5,380
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$2,580 - $5,380
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$2,580 - $5,380
The Towers at Longfellow
5 Longfellow PlBoston, MA 02114
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$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610
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$2,553 - $6,610
Market Central
425 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Somerville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,720 | $1,500 | $8,267 |
| Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,197 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,806 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,735 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,167 | $1,200 | $9,300 |
| Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,806 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Somerville?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Somerville is at Boylston St, 40 listed at $1,517.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Somerville Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Somerville is $4,292.
What is the largest Short-term Somerville Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Somerville is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi.
What is the average size for Somerville Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Somerville is currently at 579 sq ft.
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