Cheap Homes for Rent in Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (11 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Assembly Square area of Somerville.

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property at 20 Lincoln St

$1,500 - $1,800

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$1,500 - $1,800

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$1,500 - $1,800

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

20 Lincoln St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 18 Rush St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

18 Rush St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

18 Rush St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 39 Cross St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

39 Cross St, Unit 1, Unit 1

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145

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 April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Assembly Square area is the $0.33 price per square foot 154 Broadway Model at 154 Broadway in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Assembly Square apartment is the 75 Pearl St Model at 75 Pearl St, Unit #1 starting at $3,995 with a $0.40 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.
154 Broadway154 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.33
75 Pearl St, Unit #175 Pearl St2BR,2BA$0.40
81 Pearl St, Unit #381 Pearl St2BR,2BA$0.42
39 Cross St, Unit #139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
49 Cross St, Unit #A49 Cross St3BR,1BA$0.35
67 Pearl St, Unit #267 Pearl St2BR,2BA$0.43
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
41 Florence St, Unit #141 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.26
4 Pearl St, Unit 24 Pearl St3BR,1BA$0.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Assembly Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Assembly Square?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in Assembly Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $14,332. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Assembly Square ranging from $1,125 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Assembly Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Assembly Square ranges from $1,125 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,097.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Assembly Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Assembly Square range from $2,600 to $7,653, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,125.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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