Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)

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17 Wheeler St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,125
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$1,125

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$1,125
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

17 Wheeler St, Unit 2, Unit 2

17 Wheeler StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 34 Florence St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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34 Florence St

SomervilleMA02145
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16 Cutter St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

16 Cutter St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

16 Cutter StSomerville, MA 02145
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165 Broadway
$2,300 - $3,600
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$2,300 - $3,600

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$2,300 - $3,600
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

165 Broadway

165 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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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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325 Revolution Dr
$2,430 - $5,480
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$2,430 - $5,480

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$2,430 - $5,480
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325 Revolution Dr

325 Revolution DrSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,500 - $3,250
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$2,500 - $3,250

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$2,500 - $3,250
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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property at 24 Mt Pleasant St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145

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11 Lincoln St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,615
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$2,615

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$2,615
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

11 Lincoln St, Unit 2, Unit 2

11 Lincoln StSomerville, MA 02145
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12 Lincoln St
$2,615 - $3,640
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$2,615 - $3,640

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$2,615 - $3,640
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

12 Lincoln St

12 Lincoln StSomerville, MA 02145
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Miscela
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$2,655 - $5,520
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$2,655 - $5,520

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Miscela

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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23 Franklin St, Unit 14, Unit 14
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

23 Franklin St, Unit 14, Unit 14

23 Franklin StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 6 Reed Ct

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

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6 Reed Ct

SomervilleMA02145

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55 Grant St
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

55 Grant St

55 Grant StSomerville, MA 02145
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124 Mt Pleasant
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Mt Pleasant

124 Mt Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
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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
$2,453 - $11,137
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$2,453 - $11,137

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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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108 Cambridge St
$2,530 - $3,680
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$2,530 - $3,680

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$2,530 - $3,680
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

108 Cambridge St

108 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02129
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Cheapest Available East Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mezzo Design LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,453

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Somerville area is the $0.18 price per square foot 110 Perkins St Model at 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value East Somerville apartment is the 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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.
110 Perkins St, Unit 7110 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
4 Pearl St, Unit 24 Pearl St3BR,1BA$0.26
33 Everett Ave, Unit 133 Everett Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
154 Broadway154 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.33
23 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 123 Wisconsin Ave4BR,1BA$0.36
20 Fellsway W, Unit 220 Fellsway W4BR,1.5BA$0.40
8 Munroe St, Unit #5 - 28 Munroe St4BR,1BA$0.44
129 Cross St, Unit 1129 Cross St4BR,2BA$0.50
10 Sewall St, Unit 410 Sewall St3BR,2.5BA$0.51

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 $2,453.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Somerville Apartment is $2,914 at Mezzo Design Lofts.

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