Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (40 Rentals)

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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

Available Sep 1

155 Pearl St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 37 Jaques St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

37 Jaques St

SomervilleMA02145
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165 Broadway
$2,300 - $3,900
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$2,300 - $3,900

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$2,300 - $3,900
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165 Broadway

165 BroadwaySomerville, 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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property at 20 Rhode Island Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

20 Rhode Island Ave

SomervilleMA02145
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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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24 Grant St, Unit 1
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

24 Grant St, Unit 1

24 Grant StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 24-28 Mt Pleasant St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24-28 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 15 Jaques St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

15 Jaques St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 34 Florence St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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34 Florence St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 46 Broadway

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
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55 Grant St
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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55 Grant St

55 Grant StSomerville, MA 02145
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Arris
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$2,727 - $5,039
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$2,727 - $5,039

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Arris

10 Innerbelt RdSomerville, MA 02143
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39 Cross St, Unit 8-3
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

39 Cross St, Unit 8-3

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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Montaje
$2,755 - $5,946
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$2,755 - $5,946

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Montaje

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 6 Reed Ct

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

6 Reed Ct

SomervilleMA02145
property at 10 Cross St E

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

10 Cross St E

SomervilleMA02145
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Miscela
$2,819 - $6,125
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$2,819 - $6,125

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Miscela

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 7 Jaques St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

7 Jaques St

SomervilleMA02145

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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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46-52 Florence St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

46-52 Florence St

46-52 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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Mezzo Design Lofts
$2,524 - $9,661
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$2,524 - $9,661

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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
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108 Cambridge St

108 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02129
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41 Brighton St
$2,700 - $3,200
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$2,700 - $3,200

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$2,700 - $3,200
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

41 Brighton St

41 Brighton StBoston, MA 02129
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Cheapest Available East Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mezzo Design LoftsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
76 Cross St, Unit 276 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.32
10 Sewall St, Unit 410 Sewall St3BR,2.5BA$0.51
13 Sewall St, Unit 413 Sewall St3BR,2.5BA$0.51
165 Broadway165 Broadway3BR,1BA$0.39
20 Fellsway W, Unit 220 Fellsway W4BR,1.5BA$0.40
20 Fellsway W, Unit 220 Fellsway W4BR,1.5BA$0.40
27 Pinckney St27 Pinckney St4BR,2BA$2.23
8 Franklin St, Unit 28 Franklin St4BR,2BA$2.41
36 Rush St, Unit 136 Rush St3BR,1BA$1.92
55 Grant St55 Grant St3BR,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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