Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (67 Rentals)

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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 August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Assembly Square area is the $0.25 price per square foot 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Assembly Square apartment is the 3 Everett Ave Model at 3 Everett Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 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 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
3 Everett Ave, Unit 33 Everett Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
2 Otis St, Unit 12 Otis St1BR,1BA$0.25
149 Perkins St, Unit 143-1149 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
149 Perkins St, Unit 143-1149 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
149 Perkins St, Unit 2149 Perkins St1BR,1BA$0.23
145 Perkins St, Unit 1145 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
55 Broadway, Unit # 555 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.25
151 Perkins St, Unit 1151 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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 The Guild listed at $2,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Assembly Square Apartment is $2,923 at AVA Somerville.

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 $5,242.

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