
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Somerville area of Somerville.


155 Pearl St

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41 Mount Pleasant St

37 Jaques St

The Guild

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165 Broadway

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79 Flint St, Unit A

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325 Revolution Dr
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108 Cross St

20 Rhode Island Ave

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20 Rhode Island Ave, Unit 2

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154 Broadway

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24 Grant St, Unit 1

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126 Pearl St, Unit 1A

24-28 Mt Pleasant St

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15 Jaques St, Unit 1
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15 Jaques St

34 Florence St

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20 Dell St, Unit 1

45 Florence St, Unit #3

46 Broadway

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55 Grant St

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Arris

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39 Cross St, Unit 8-3
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193 Pearl St, Unit 193 Pearl St

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Montaje

6 Reed Ct

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63 Pinckney St, Unit #1

10 Cross St E

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Miscela

7 Jaques St

164 Broadway, Unit 2
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24 Mount Pleasant Street

124 Mt Pleasant

625 McGrath

46-52 Florence St

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Mezzo Design Lofts

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108 Cambridge St

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23 Parker St, Unit 2

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41 Brighton St
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East Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Somerville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,805 | $2,300 | $3,968 |
| East Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,398 | $2,200 | $5,872 |
| East Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,146 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| East Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,176 | $2,700 | $6,750 |
| East Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,473 | $3,100 | $5,200 |
| East Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,923 | $3,795 | $6,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available East Somerville Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezzo Design Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,524 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Somerville area is the $0.32 price per square foot 76 Cross St Model at 76 Cross St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value East Somerville apartment is the 10 Sewall St Model at 10 Sewall St, Unit 4 starting at $5,100 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Cross St, Unit 2 | 76 Cross St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 10 Sewall St, Unit 4 | 10 Sewall St | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.51 |
| 13 Sewall St, Unit 4 | 13 Sewall St | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.51 |
| 165 Broadway | 165 Broadway | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 20 Fellsway W, Unit 2 | 20 Fellsway W | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| 20 Fellsway W, Unit 2 | 20 Fellsway W | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| 27 Pinckney St | 27 Pinckney St | 4BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 8 Franklin St, Unit 2 | 8 Franklin St | 4BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| 36 Rush St, Unit 1 | 36 Rush St | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 55 Grant St | 55 Grant St | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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 Mezzo Design Lofts listed at $2,524.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Somerville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Somerville Apartment is $3,000 at The Guild.
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