Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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154 Broadway
$1,930
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Base Rent
$1,570
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,930
Studio Apartments Available Now

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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24-28 Mt Pleasant St

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154 Broadway
$2,110
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Base Rent
$1,750
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,110
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$2,135
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Base Rent
$1,760
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,135
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 6

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
$2,200
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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2
$2,250
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$2,250

Total Monthly Price
$2,250
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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2

39 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2
$2,250
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$2,250

Total Monthly Price
$2,250
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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2

39 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,305
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Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,305
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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39 Cross St, Unit 48-2
$2,350
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$2,350

Total Monthly Price
$2,350
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39 Cross St, Unit 48-2

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,395
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Base Rent
$2,040
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,395
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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41 Florence St, Unit #1
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$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

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
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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

Total Monthly Price
$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

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
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39 Cross St, Unit #1

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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168 Broadway, Unit 154-507
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
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168 Broadway, Unit 154-507

168 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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168 Broadway, Unit 154-507
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
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168 Broadway, Unit 154-507

168 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$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

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
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154 Broadway, Unit #202

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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24 Mount Pleasant Street
$2,500 - $4,250
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$2,500 - $4,250

Total Monthly Price
$2,500 - $4,250
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

24 Mount Pleasant Street

24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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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 December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Assembly Square area is the $0.23 price per square foot 9 Parker St Model at 9 Parker St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,250. 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.
9 Parker St, Unit 39 Parker St1BR,1BA$0.23
124 Pearl St, Unit 1124 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
126 Pearl St, Unit 1A126 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
39 Florence St, Unit 48-239 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.23
114 Perkins St, Unit 5114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
165 Broadway, Unit 1H165 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St, Unit 48-239 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
39 Florence St, Unit 48-239 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.23
44 Florence St, Unit 48-244 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24

Getting Around the Assembly Square Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $5,350.

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