Cheap Homes for Rent in Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,100 (41 Rentals)

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property at 5 Chester St

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Chester St, Unit 33

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Blake St

$2,395 - $2,795

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$2,395 - $2,795
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$2,395 - $2,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Blake St

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 38 Day St

$2,700 - $2,850

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$2,700
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$2,700

Studio Rentals

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38 Day St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 21 Blake St

$2,800

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$2,800
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$2,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

21 Blake St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 77 Liberty Ave

$2,800

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$2,800
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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

77 Liberty Ave, Unit 10

77 Liberty Ave
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 55 Hall Ave

$2,800 - $3,000

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$2,800
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$2,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

55 Hall Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 31 College Ave

$2,900

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$2,900
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$2,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

31 College Ave, Unit 6

31 College Ave
SomervilleMA02144

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Davis Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Davis Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
38 Gorham St, Unit 138 Gorham St4BR,2BA$0.54
37 Cameron Ave, Unit 137 Cameron Ave3BR,2BA$0.38
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
116 Holland St, Unit #1A116 Holland St4BR,2BA$0.50
381 Highland Ave, Unit #1381 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$0.39
35 Cameron Ave, Unit #235 Cameron Ave4BR,2BA$0.47
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
24 Ellington Rd24 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.38
380 Highland Ave, Unit #381-2380 Highland Ave5BR,2BA$0.58
19 Chandler St, Unit 119 Chandler St4BR,2BA$0.49

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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

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 171 Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $8,000. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Davis Square ranging from $2,150 to $6,895.

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 $6,895 with an average monthly rent of $4,602.

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 $1,175 to $6,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,100 to $5,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,990 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,990.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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