Cheap Homes for Rent in Davis Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)

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property at 68 Willow Ave

68 Willow Ave, Unit 2-1

68 Willow Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 76 Willow Ave

76 Willow Ave, Unit 2

76 Willow Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 68 Willow Ave

68 Willow Ave, Unit room

68 Willow Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 64 Willow Ave

64 Willow Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 5 Chester St

5 Chester St, Unit 24

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 5 Chester St

5 Chester St, Unit 27

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140

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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
property at 77 Liberty Ave

77 Liberty Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 119 College Ave

119 College Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 2192 Massachusetts Ave

2192 Massachusetts Ave, Unit G4

2192 Massachusetts Ave
CambridgeMA02140
property at 55 Rindge Ave

55 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 35 Kingston St

35 Kingston St, Unit 1

35 Kingston St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 35 Cameron Ave

35 Cameron Ave, Unit 3

35 Cameron Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 35 Cameron Ave

35 Cameron Ave, Unit 2

35 Cameron Ave
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 35 Cameron Ave

35 Cameron Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 11 Cogswell Ave

11 Cogswell Ave, Unit 11

11 Cogswell 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$2,000

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 #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 161 Apartments for Rent in Davis Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $7,200. There are also 133 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Davis Square ranging from $1,200 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 $1,200 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,183.

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 $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,295 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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