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property at 154 Broadway

154 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 55 Broadway

55 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 434 McGrath Hwy

434 McGrath Hwy

SomervilleMA02143

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East Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GuildStudioStudio,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Somerville area is the $0.25 price per square foot 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Somerville apartment is the 3 Everett Ave Model at 3 Everett Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 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.
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
3 Everett Ave, Unit 33 Everett Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
2 Otis St, Unit 12 Otis St1BR,1BA$0.25
149 Perkins St, Unit 143-1149 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
149 Perkins St, Unit 143-1149 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
58 Broadway, Unit #158 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.25
149 Perkins St, Unit 2149 Perkins St1BR,1BA$0.23
145 Perkins St, Unit 1145 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
25 MacArthur St, Unit 1R25 MacArthur St1BR,1BA$0.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Somerville, MA 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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 The Guild listed at $2,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Somerville Apartment is $2,999 at Mezzo Design Lofts.

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