Cheap Homes for Rent in Cobble Hill Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,000 (58 Rentals)

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property at 18 Rush St

$1,500 - $1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Rush St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 69 Dana St

$1,750 - $2,300

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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69 Dana St

CambridgeMA02138

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Cobble Hill, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cobble Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cobble Hill area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Longfellow Apartments priced from $2,050. 136 School St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Cobble Hill apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050
136 School StStudio1BR,1BA$2,150
162 Summer StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cobble Hill, MA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cobble Hill area is the $0.27 price per square foot 1168 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1168 Massachusetts Ave in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Cobble Hill apartment is the 144 Thorndike St Model at 144 Thorndike St, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cobble Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1168 Massachusetts Ave1168 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.27
144 Thorndike St, Unit 1144 Thorndike St2BR,1BA$0.28
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2720 Massachusetts Ave2BR,1BA$0.21
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.24
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect St1BR,1BA$0.26
1 Ashburton Pl, Unit 21 Ashburton Pl2BR,1BA$0.30
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
110 Perkins St, Unit 7110 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 312 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cobble Hill, Somerville, MA

Ranked #22

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cobble Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Cobble Hill?

There are currently 1599 Apartments for Rent in Cobble Hill, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $13,582. There are also 903 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cobble Hill ranging from $1,075 to $22,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cobble Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cobble Hill ranges from $1,075 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,223.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cobble Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cobble Hill range from $1,500 to $12,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $22,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

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