Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (79 Rentals)

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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 DUO priced from $2,234. Jade has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable Assembly Square apartments for rent in Somerville, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DUOSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,234
JadeS1Studio,1BA$2,295
MasonS10.1Studio,1BA$2,330
Anthem EverettS1Studio,1BA$2,335
MaxwellS2.2Studio,1BA$2,350
160 Pleasant Street ApartmentsConverseStudio,1BA$2,375
The GuildStudioStudio,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Assembly Square, MA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Assembly Square area is the $0.31 price per square foot 41 Cross St Model at 41 Cross St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Assembly Square apartment is the 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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.
41 Cross St, Unit 141 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.31
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
3 Everett Ave, Unit 33 Everett Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
41 Cross St, Unit 141 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.33
2 Otis St, Unit 12 Otis St1BR,1BA$0.25
154 Broadway, Unit 506154 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.33
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.27
88 Ten Hills Rd, Unit 188 Ten Hills Rd2BR,1BA$0.27
57 Broadway, Unit #157 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.25

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

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 Cheap Assembly Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Assembly Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Assembly Square is at DUO listed at $2,234.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Assembly Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Assembly Square Apartment is $2,390 at Mason.

What is the most affordable Assembly Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Assembly Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Revolution at Assembly Row and starts from $5,113.

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