Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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116 College Ave, Unit 4
$2,300
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$2,300

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116 College Ave, Unit 4

116 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402 Highland Ave, Unit 4
$2,485
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$2,485

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$2,485
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402 Highland Ave, Unit 4

402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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13 Charnwood Rd, Unit 3
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

13 Charnwood Rd, Unit 3

13 Charnwood RdSomerville, MA 02144
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373 Highland Ave
$2,500
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373 Highland Ave

373 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 35 Davis Square

$2,500

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$2,500

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35 Davis Square

SomervilleMA02144
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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis Building

402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 16 Fairfield St

$2,000

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$2,000

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16 Fairfield St

CambridgeMA02140

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16 Chester St, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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16 Chester St, Unit 2

16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Blake St, Unit #8
$2,395
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$2,395

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15 Blake St, Unit #8

15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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5 Blake St, Unit 3

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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Davis Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Davis Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davis Square area is the $0.24 price per square foot 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Davis Square apartment is the 381 Highland Ave Model at 381 Highland Ave, Unit #1 starting at $3,900 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Davis Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5 Blake St, Unit 35 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
381 Highland Ave, Unit #1381 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$0.39
5 Chester St, Unit 15-335 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
24 Ellington Rd, Unit 324 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.36
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
55 Rindge Ave, Unit 5755 Rindge Ave5BR,1BA$0.36
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
108 College Ave, Unit #29108 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
16 Chester St, Unit 216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
377 Highland Ave, Unit #1377 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$0.30

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Davis Square, Somerville, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Davis Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Davis Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Davis Square is at Chester Street Apartments listed at $2,200.

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