Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)

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property at 24-28 Mt Pleasant St

$2,100 - $3,200

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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24-28 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145

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39 Cross St, Unit 48-2
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Cross St, Unit 48-2

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 220 Middlesex Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

220 Middlesex Ave

SomervilleMA02145
property at 19-21 Flint St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19-21 Flint St

SomervilleMA02145
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41 Florence St, Unit #1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

41 Florence St, Unit #1

41 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Cross St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Now

39 Cross St

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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43 Florence St, Unit #3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

43 Florence St, Unit #3

43 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Cross St, Unit #1
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
Studio Apartment Available Now

39 Cross St, Unit #1

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 154 Broadway

$2,450 - $2,600

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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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154 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
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124 Pearl St, Unit 124
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

124 Pearl St, Unit 124

124 Pearl StSomerville, MA 02145
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23 Benedict St, Unit Somerville unit 3
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

23 Benedict St, Unit Somerville unit 3

23 Benedict StSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway, Unit #202
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
Studio Apartment Available Now

154 Broadway, Unit #202

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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property at 24 Mt Pleasant St

$2,500 - $3,550

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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24 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145
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124 Mt Pleasant
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Mt Pleasant

124 Mt Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
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17 Parker St, Unit 1 Garden Level
$2,250
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$2,250

Total Monthly Price
$2,250
Studio Apartment Available Feb 1

17 Parker St, Unit 1 Garden Level

17 Parker StBoston, MA 02129
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Cheapest Available Assembly Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GuildStudioStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Assembly Square, MA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Assembly Square area is the $0.24 price per square foot 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St, Unit 48-2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Assembly Square apartment is the 124 Pearl St Model at 124 Pearl St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Assembly Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Cross St, Unit 48-239 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.24
124 Pearl St, Unit 1124 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
126 Pearl St, Unit 1A126 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
165 Broadway, Unit 1H165 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
43 Florence St, Unit #343 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
41 Florence St, Unit #141 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St, Unit #139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
126 Pearl St, Unit 1126 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.25
154 Broadway, Unit #202154 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Assembly Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Assembly Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Assembly Square is under $2,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Assembly Square?

The cheapest apartment in Assembly Square is The Guild which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Assembly Square costs $6,000.

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