Cheap Homes for Rent in Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,100 (21 Rentals)

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property at 5 Chester St

5 Chester St, Unit 24

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Haskell St

5 Haskell St, Unit 3

5 Haskell St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 119 College Ave

119 College Ave, Unit 36

119 College Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 10 Chester St

10 Chester St, Unit 28

10 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 38 Day St

38 Day St

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 156 Morrison Ave

156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3

156 Morrison Ave
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 57 Rindge Ave

57 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140

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$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Davis Square area is the $0.33 price per square foot 24 Ellington Rd Model at 24 Ellington Rd, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Davis Square apartment is the 24 Park Ave Model at 24 Park Ave, Unit 1B starting at $2,800 with a $0.28 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.
24 Ellington Rd, Unit 324 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
24 Park Ave, Unit 1B24 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
44 Cameron Ave, Unit 144 Cameron Ave2BR,1BA$0.36
55 Rindge Ave, Unit 155 Rindge Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
55 Rindge Ave, Unit 155 Rindge Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
24 Ellington Rd, Unit 224 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Davis Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Davis Square?

There are currently 318 Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,525 to $7,200. There are also 180 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Davis Square ranging from $2,150 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Davis Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Davis Square ranges from $2,150 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,334.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Davis Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Davis Square range from $3,000 to $5,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,295 to $5,025. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,750.

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