Cheap Homes for Rent in Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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property at 2 Otis St

$2,150

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$2,150

Total Monthly Price
$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Otis St, Unit G

2 Otis St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 39 Cross St

$2,200

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Cross St, Unit 1

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145

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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 January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Assembly Square area is the $0.24 price per square foot 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St, Unit 48-2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,350. 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.
39 Cross St, Unit 48-239 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.24
124 Pearl St, Unit 1124 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
126 Pearl St, Unit 1A126 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
165 Broadway, Unit 1H165 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
43 Florence St, Unit #343 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
41 Florence St, Unit #141 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St, Unit #139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
126 Pearl St, Unit 1126 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.25
154 Broadway, Unit #202154 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Assembly Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Assembly Square?

There are currently 130 Apartments for Rent in Assembly Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,500. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Assembly Square ranging from $1,060 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 $1,060 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,808.

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 $2,995 to $6,446, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,180 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

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