Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA (8 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the East Somerville area of Somerville as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
$2,200
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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,330
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$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,330
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,345
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$2,970
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,345
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,265
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Base Rent
$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,265
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,600
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,240
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
Studio Apartments Available Mar 7, 2026

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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91 Perkins St
$2,945
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Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,945
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

91 Perkins St

91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 Short-term East Somerville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in East Somerville?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in East Somerville is at 38 Pinckney St, Unit #2 listed at $2,200.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term East Somerville Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in East Somerville is $2,537.

What is the largest Short-term East Somerville Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in East Somerville is a 577 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at The Guild.

What is the average size for East Somerville Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in East Somerville is currently at 367 sq ft.

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