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26 Ellington Rd
26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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24 Park Ave
24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
97 College Ave
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97 College Ave, Unit 1
97 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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29 Cameron Ave
29 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402 Highland Ave, Unit 2
402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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116 College Ave
116 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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9-15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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16 Chester St, Unit 23
16 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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9 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Chester St, Unit 23
15 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St
5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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Davis Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Davis Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Davis Square Studio Apartments | $2,488 | $2,100 | $3,400 |
| Davis Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $2,000 | $3,575 |
| Davis Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,671 | $2,650 | $4,195 |
| Davis Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,207 | $1,175 | $6,850 |
| Davis Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,213 | $3,990 | $6,100 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available Davis Square Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Davis Building | Studio + | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Chester Street Apartments | Studio 380sf 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davis Square area is the $0.54 price per square foot 38 Gorham St Model at 38 Gorham St, Unit 1 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Davis Square apartment is the 37 Cameron Ave Model at 37 Cameron Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,775 with a $0.38 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 38 Gorham St, Unit 1 | 38 Gorham St | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| 37 Cameron Ave, Unit 1 | 37 Cameron Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 5 Blake St | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 116 Holland St, Unit #1A | 116 Holland St | 4BR,2BA | $0.50 |
| 381 Highland Ave, Unit #1 | 381 Highland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 35 Cameron Ave, Unit #2 | 35 Cameron Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| 5 Blake St | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 24 Ellington Rd | 24 Ellington Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| 380 Highland Ave, Unit #381-2 | 380 Highland Ave | 5BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| 19 Chandler St, Unit 1 | 19 Chandler St | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Davis Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Davis Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Davis Square is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Davis Square?
The cheapest apartment in Davis Square is Davis Building which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Davis Square costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Davis Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Davis Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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