Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (48 Rentals)

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property at 24-28 Mt Pleasant St

$2,100 - $3,750

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$2,100

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$2,100

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24-28 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 66 Franklin St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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66 Franklin St

SomervilleMA02145
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 155 Pearl St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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155 Pearl St

SomervilleMA02145

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27 Florence St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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27 Florence St, Unit 1

27 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,330
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$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,330
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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39 Cross St, Unit 48-2
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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39 Cross St, Unit 48-2

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 154 Broadway

$2,375 - $2,950

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$2,375

Total Monthly Price
$2,375

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154 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
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39 Cross St
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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39 Cross St

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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43 Florence St, Unit #3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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43 Florence St, Unit #3

43 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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41 Florence St, Unit #1
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
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41 Florence St, Unit #1

41 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Cross St, Unit #1
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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39 Cross St, Unit #1

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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108 Cross St
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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108 Cross St

108 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway, Unit #202
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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154 Broadway, Unit #202

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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24 Mount Pleasant Street
$2,500 - $4,250
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$2,500 - $4,250

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$2,500 - $4,250
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

24 Mount Pleasant Street

24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
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154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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property at 15 Jaques St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Jaques St

SomervilleMA02145
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15 Jaques St, Unit 3TT
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

15 Jaques St, Unit 3TT

15 Jaques StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 88 Pearl St

$2,500 - $2,700

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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88 Pearl St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 24 Mt Pleasant St

$2,500 - $3,550

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$2,500

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$2,500

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24 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145
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Miscela
$2,515 - $5,565
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$2,515 - $5,565

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$2,515 - $5,565
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Miscela

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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Arris
Rent Specials
$2,598 - $6,782
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$2,598 - $6,782

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$2,598 - $6,782
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Arris

10 Innerbelt RdSomerville, MA 02143
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154 Broadway
$2,600
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Base Rent
$2,240
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
Studio Apartments Available Mar 7, 2026

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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Revolution at Assembly Row
$2,659 - $7,393
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$2,659 - $7,393

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$2,659 - $7,393
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Revolution at Assembly Row

290 Revolution DrSomerville, MA 02145
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55 Grant St
$2,700
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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

55 Grant St

55 Grant StSomerville, MA 02145
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67 Flint St
$2,750
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$2,750

Total Monthly Price
$2,750
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

67 Flint St

67 Flint StSomerville, MA 02145
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25 MacArthur St, Unit 1R
$2,800
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Base Rent
$2,800

Total Monthly Price
$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

25 MacArthur St, Unit 1R

25 MacArthur StSomerville, MA 02145
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430 McGrath Hwy, Unit #434 - 313
$2,800
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$2,800

Total Monthly Price
$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

430 McGrath Hwy, Unit #434 - 313

430 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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625 McGrath
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

625 McGrath

625 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02145
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Mezzo Design Lofts
$2,747 - $6,658
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$2,747 - $6,658

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$2,747 - $6,658
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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East Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GuildStudioStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Somerville area is the $0.24 price per square foot 124 Pearl St Model at 124 Pearl St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value East Somerville apartment is the 126 Pearl St Model at 126 Pearl St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
124 Pearl St, Unit 1124 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
126 Pearl St, Unit 1126 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.25
126 Pearl St, Unit 1A126 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
154 Broadway, Unit #202154 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.25
39 Cross St, Unit #139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
165 Broadway, Unit 1H165 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St, Unit 48-239 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
43 Florence St, Unit #343 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
41 Florence St, Unit #141 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #7

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 East Somerville Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Somerville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Somerville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Somerville is at The Guild listed at $2,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Somerville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Somerville Apartment is $2,500 at The Guild.

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