Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (51 Rentals)

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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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7 Jay St
$2,225 - $4,750
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$2,225 - $4,750
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$2,225 - $4,750
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Jay St

7 Jay StSomerville, MA 02144
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29 Cameron Ave
$2,400 - $4,200
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$2,400 - $4,200
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$2,400 - $4,200
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

29 Cameron Ave

29 Cameron AveSomerville, MA 02144
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37 Chester St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450
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$2,450
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37 Chester St, Unit 2, Unit 2

37 Chester StSomerville, MA 02144
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10 Wallace St, Unit 10, Unit 10
$2,750
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$2,750
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$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

10 Wallace St, Unit 10, Unit 10

10 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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120 College Ave
$2,900 - $3,000
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$2,900 - $3,000
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$2,900 - $3,000
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120 College Ave

120 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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$2,200

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$2,200
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5 Haskell St

CambridgeMA02140
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5 Chester St, Unit 6, Unit 6
$2,300
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$2,300
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5 Chester St, Unit 6, Unit 6

5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Chester St
$2,300 - $2,600
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$2,300 - $2,600
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$2,300 - $2,600
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5 Chester St

5 Chester StCambridge, MA 02140
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15 Blake St
$2,395
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$2,395
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15 Blake St

15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St
$2,400 - $2,700
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$2,400 - $2,700
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5 Blake St

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$2,100
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Davis Square area is the $0.29 price per square foot 15 Blake St Model at 15 Blake St, Unit 4 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Davis Square apartment is the 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Kendall 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.
15 Blake St, Unit 415 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.29
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
381 Highland Ave, Unit #1381 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$0.39
24 Ellington Rd24 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.38
73 Hall Ave, Unit #173 Hall Ave3BR,1BA$0.44
22 Ellington Rd, Unit #222 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.39
15 Blake St15 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
24 Ellington Rd, Unit 324 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.33

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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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4.0
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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 $2,200.

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