Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (25 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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35 Davis Square

SomervilleMA02144
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35 Davis Sq, Unit 9
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

35 Davis Sq, Unit 9

35 Davis SqSomerville, 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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85 College Ave, Unit #2B
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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85 College Ave, Unit #2B

85 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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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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15 Chester St

CambridgeMA02140
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16 Chester St, Unit 2
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
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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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$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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8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 1
$2,650
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$2,650

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8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 1

8 Cogswell AveCambridge, 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$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA

As of November 27, 2025 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
22 Ellington Rd, Unit #222 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.39
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
8 Park Ave, Unit 18 Park Ave3BR,1BA$0.39
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
108 College Ave, Unit #29108 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around the Davis Square Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $2,000.

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