Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,300 (51 Rentals)

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41 Mount Pleasant St, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

41 Mount Pleasant St, Unit 1

41 Mount Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
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41 Mount Pleasant St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

41 Mount Pleasant St, Unit 3

41 Mount Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
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46 Oliver St, Unit 1
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

46 Oliver St, Unit 1

46 Oliver StSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,210
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Base Rent
$1,850
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,210
Studio Apartments Available Dec 4

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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16 Flint St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

16 Flint St, Unit 3

16 Flint StSomerville, MA 02145
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155 Broadway, Unit 154-409
$2,375
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$2,375

Total Monthly Price
$2,375
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155 Broadway, Unit 154-409

155 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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155 Broadway, Unit 154-409
$2,375
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$2,375

Total Monthly Price
$2,375
Studio Apartment Available Now

155 Broadway, Unit 154-409

155 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway

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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Nov 28

38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Cross St
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Now

39 Cross St

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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155 Broadway, Unit 02
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

155 Broadway, Unit 02

155 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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9 Indiana Ave, Unit #1
$2,400
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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

9 Indiana Ave, Unit #1

9 Indiana AveSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Cross St, Unit #1
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
Studio Apartment Available Now

39 Cross St, Unit #1

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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168 Broadway, Unit 154-507
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
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168 Broadway, Unit 154-507

168 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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168 Broadway, Unit 154-507
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
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168 Broadway, Unit 154-507

168 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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108 Cross St
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

108 Cross St

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

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
Studio Apartment Available Now

154 Broadway, Unit #202

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

Total Monthly Price
$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
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
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154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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41 Florence St, Unit #1
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

41 Florence St, Unit #1

41 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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43 Florence St, Unit #3
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
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43 Florence St, Unit #3

43 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Florence St, Unit 48-2

39 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2
$2,600
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Base Rent
$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Florence St, Unit 48-2

39 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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40 Florence St, Unit 2
$2,600
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Base Rent
$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Florence St, Unit 2

40 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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434 McGrath Hwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

434 McGrath Hwy

434 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Somerville area is the $0.23 price per square foot 9 Parker St Model at 9 Parker St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value East Somerville apartment is the 124 Pearl St Model at 124 Pearl St, Unit 1 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.
9 Parker St, Unit 39 Parker St1BR,1BA$0.23
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
114 Perkins St, Unit 5114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.19
39 Cross St, Unit #139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
46 Oliver St, Unit 146 Oliver St1BR,1BA$0.21
16 Flint St, Unit 316 Flint St1BR,1BA$0.23
55 Bonair St, Unit 155 Bonair St2BR,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #11

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Somerville Apartment is $2,583 at Mezzo Design Lofts.

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