Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (38 Rentals)

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116 College Ave, Unit 4
$2,300
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$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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406 Highland Ave, Unit 402-4
$2,335
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$2,335

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$2,335
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406 Highland Ave, Unit 402-4

406 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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406 Highland Ave, Unit 402-4
$2,335
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$2,335

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$2,335
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406 Highland Ave, Unit 402-4

406 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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390 Highland Ave
$2,335
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$2,335

Total Monthly Price
$2,335
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 15

390 Highland Ave

390 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02144
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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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156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3
$2,495
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$2,495

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$2,495
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156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3

156 Morrison 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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3 Holland St, Unit 3
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 18

3 Holland St, Unit 3

3 Holland StSomerville, MA 02144
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37 Davis Square, Unit 9
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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37 Davis Square, Unit 9

37 Davis SquareSomerville, MA 02144
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3 Holland St, Unit 3
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 18

3 Holland St, Unit 3

3 Holland StSomerville, MA 02144
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35 Davis Square

SomervilleMA02144
property at 373 Highland Ave

373 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02144
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31 Cameron Ave, Unit 2
$2,650
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$2,650

Total Monthly Price
$2,650
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 15

31 Cameron Ave, Unit 2

31 Cameron 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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10 Chester St
$2,300
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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300
Studio Apartment Available Nov 1

10 Chester St

10 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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83 Orchard St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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83 Orchard St, Unit 3

83 Orchard StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Blake St, Unit #8
$2,395
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$2,395

Total Monthly Price
$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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$2,400
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5 Blake St, Unit 3

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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83 Orchard St, Unit 3A
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

83 Orchard St, Unit 3A

83 Orchard StCambridge, MA 02140
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8 Cogswell Ave, Unit 1
$2,650
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$2,650

Total Monthly Price
$2,650
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

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 October 13, 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 5 Chester St Model at 5 Chester St, Unit 15-27 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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
5 Chester St, Unit 15-275 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
24 Ellington Rd, Unit 224 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
341 Summer St, Unit 341R-1341 Summer St2BR,1BA$0.35
341 Summer St, Unit 341R-1341 Summer St2BR,1BA$0.35
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
108 College Ave, Unit #29108 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
83 Orchard St, Unit 3A83 Orchard St1BR,1BA$0.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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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