Cheap Homes for Rent in East Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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property at 2 Otis St

$2,150

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Base Rent
$2,150

Total Monthly Price
$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2 Otis St, Unit G

2 Otis St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 2 Otis St

$2,200

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Base Rent
$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Otis St, Unit 1

2 Otis St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 39 Cross St

$2,200

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Cross St, Unit 39

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 39 Cross St

$2,200

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Total Monthly Price

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$2,200

Total Monthly Price
$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Cross St, Unit 1

39 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145

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154 Broadway
$2,330
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$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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property at 39 Cross St

$2,450

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

39 Cross St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 111 Washington St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

111 Washington St, Unit 1F

111 Washington St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 64 Grant St

$2,500

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

64 Grant St, Unit 3##

64 Grant St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 29 Minnesota Ave

$2,500

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1, 2026

29 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2

29 Minnesota Ave
SomervilleMA02145

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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$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Somerville area is the $0.24 price per square foot 124 Pearl St Model at 124 Pearl St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value East Somerville apartment is the 126 Pearl St Model at 126 Pearl St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
154 Broadway, Unit #202154 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.25
39 Cross St, Unit #139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
165 Broadway, Unit 1H165 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St, Unit 48-239 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
43 Florence St, Unit #343 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
41 Florence St, Unit #141 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in East Somerville?

There are currently 179 Apartments for Rent in East Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,280 to $6,621. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Somerville ranging from $850 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Somerville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Somerville ranges from $850 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,588.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Somerville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Somerville range from $2,700 to $6,621, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,260 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,180 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,100.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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