
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,300 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Somerville area of Somerville.


11 New Hampshire Ave

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13 Cutter St, Unit #1, Unit #1

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165 Broadway

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41 Mount Pleasant St

The Guild

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126 Pearl St, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

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124 Pearl St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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39 Cross St

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325 Revolution Dr

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108 Cross St

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39 Cross St, Unit #1, Unit #1

154 Broadway

24 Mt Pleasant St

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154 Broadway

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126 Pearl St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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154 Broadway

55 Broadway

102 Cross St, Unit A

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41 Florence St, Unit #1, Unit #1

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56 Broadway, Unit 1, Unit 1

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43 Florence St, Unit #3, Unit #3

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4 Pearl St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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44 Florence St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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Miscela

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55 Grant St

367 McGrath Hwy

The Commons at Prospect Hill

124 Mt Pleasant

24 Mount Pleasant Street

625 McGrath

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108 Cambridge St
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41 Brighton St
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 | $2,761 | $2,200 | $3,280 |
| East Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $1,360 | $10,000+ |
| East Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,067 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| East Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,811 | $2,600 | $5,946 |
| East Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,704 | $3,100 | $5,595 |
| East Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,412 | $4,000 | $6,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Somerville area is the $0.33 price per square foot 154 Broadway Model at 154 Broadway in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value East Somerville apartment is the 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St, Unit #1 starting at $2,450 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Broadway | 154 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 39 Cross St, Unit #1 | 39 Cross St | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
| 148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A | 148 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 49 Cross St, Unit #A | 49 Cross St | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 39 Cross St | 39 Cross St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 43 Florence St, Unit #3 | 43 Florence St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 41 Florence St, Unit #1 | 41 Florence St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 39 Michigan Ave, Unit #1 | 39 Michigan Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| 60 Bonair St, Unit 2 | 60 Bonair St | 3BR,3BA | $0.37 |
| 4 Pearl St, Unit 2 | 4 Pearl St | 3BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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 Miscela listed at $2,655.
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