Cheap Homes for Rent in the Assembly Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,280 (8 Rentals)

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

property at 18 Rush St
$1,500 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,650
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

18 Rush St

SomervilleMA02145
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property at 39 Cross St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

39 Cross St, Unit 1

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 29 Minnesota Ave
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

29 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2

29 Minnesota Ave
SomervilleMA02145
property at 39 Cross St
$2,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,595

Total Monthly Price$2,595
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

39 Cross St, Unit 1

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 16 Cross St E
$2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Nov 1
Affordability

16 Cross St E

SomervilleMA02145

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Cheapest Available Assembly Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Graphic LoftsAS-6Studio,1BA$2,695
The GuildOne Bed1BR,1BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Assembly Square, MA

As of September 08, 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 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Assembly Square apartment is the 126 Pearl St Model at 126 Pearl St, Unit 1A starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 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 St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
126 Pearl St, Unit 1A126 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.26
41 Cross St, Unit A41 Cross St3BR,1BA$0.33
41 Cross St, Unit A41 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.34
20 Lincoln Ave20 Lincoln Ave3BR,2BA$0.37
165 Broadway165 Broadway3BR,1BA$0.39
60 Puritan Rd, Unit 60 Puritan Road60 Puritan Rd4BR,2BA$2.40
8 Franklin St, Unit 28 Franklin St4BR,2BA$2.41
39 Pinckney St, Unit #139 Pinckney St3BR,1BA$2.40
13 Cutter St, Unit #113 Cutter St2BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Assembly Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Assembly Square?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Assembly Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $13,489. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Assembly Square ranging from $1,280 to $5,095.

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 $1,280 to $5,095 with an average monthly rent of $3,323.

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 $2,680 to $6,559, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,360 to $3,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

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