Cheap Homes for Rent in the Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (28 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 18 Rush St

$1,500 - $1,650

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$1,500 - $1,650
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$1,500 - $1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

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

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 88 Pearl St

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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88 Pearl St, Unit 3

88 Pearl St
SomervilleMA02145

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Cheapest Available Assembly Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Graphic LoftsBS-2Studio,1BA$2,695
The GuildOne Bed1BR,1BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Assembly Square, MA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Assembly Square area is the $0.32 price per square foot 76 Cross St Model at 76 Cross St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Assembly Square apartment is the 165 Broadway Model at 165 Broadway starting at $3,900 with a $0.39 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.
76 Cross St, Unit 276 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.32
165 Broadway165 Broadway3BR,1BA$0.39
62 Governor Winthrop Rd, Unit 162 Governor Winthrop Rd3BR,2.5BA$2.42
8 Franklin St, Unit 28 Franklin St4BR,2BA$2.41
8 Franklin St, Unit 8 Franklin Street8 Franklin St4BR,2BA$2.35
27 Pinckney St27 Pinckney St4BR,2BA$2.23
36 Rush St, Unit 136 Rush St3BR,1BA$1.92
59 Puritan Rd, Unit 159 Puritan Rd2BR,1BA$2.58
63 Pinckney St, Unit 363 Pinckney St3BR,1BA$2.83
39 Michigan Ave, Unit 139 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$3.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Assembly Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Assembly Square?

There are currently 133 Apartments for Rent in Assembly Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $14,321. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Assembly Square ranging from $1,200 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 $1,200 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,130.

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 $2,900 to $8,030, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,100.

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