
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,250 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Assembly Square area of Somerville.


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29 Bailey Rd, Unit 2

18 Rush St

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41 Mount Pleasant St

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16 Cutter St, Unit 2R
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The Guild

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165 Broadway

39 Cross St, Unit 1

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39 Cross St

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325 Revolution Dr

29 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2

1 Franklin St, Unit #203
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39 Cross St, Unit 1

34 Florence St

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126 Pearl St, Unit 1A

27 Wisconsin Ave

14 Cross St E

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91 Perkins St, Unit SI FL1-ID802

154 Broadway, Unit 502
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10 Cross St E

66 Myrtle St

148 Broadway

14 Austin St

24 Mount Pleasant Street

124 Mt Pleasant

16 Cross St E
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46-52 Florence St
Assembly Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Assembly Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Square Studio Apartments | $2,975 | $2,200 | $4,330 |
| Assembly Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Assembly Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,572 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Assembly Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,539 | $3,000 | $6,559 |
| Assembly Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,308 | $3,400 | $4,900 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available Assembly Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Assembly Square area of Somerville, MA is a Studio unit found at The Graphic Lofts priced from $2,805. Miscela has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,929. Here are the most affordable Assembly Square apartments for rent in Somerville, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Graphic Lofts | AS-6 | Studio,1BA | $2,805 |
| Miscela | P-A9 | Studio,1BA | $2,929 |
| The Guild | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Assembly Square, MA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Assembly Square area is the $0.26 price per square foot 126 Pearl St Model at 126 Pearl St, Unit 1A in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Assembly Square apartment is the 41 Cross St Model at 41 Cross St, Unit A starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Pearl St, Unit 1A | 126 Pearl St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 41 Cross St, Unit A | 41 Cross St | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 165 Broadway | 165 Broadway | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 39 Cross St | 39 Cross St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 41 Cross St, Unit A | 41 Cross St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 60 Puritan Rd, Unit 60 Puritan Road | 60 Puritan Rd | 4BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 21 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 23A | 21 Pennsylvania Ave | 5BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| 8 Franklin St, Unit 2 | 8 Franklin St | 4BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| 30 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2 | 30 Pennsylvania Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| 39 Pinckney St, Unit #1 | 39 Pinckney St | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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 $3,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Assembly Square?
The cheapest apartment in Assembly Square is The Guild which is listed at $3,000, while the average apartment in Assembly Square costs $3,605.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Assembly Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Assembly Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Assembly Square?
Cheap apartments in Assembly Square have an average cost of $255 which is $3,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Assembly Square.
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