Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foss Park Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,900 (52 Rentals)

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154 Broadway
$2,090
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Base Rent
$1,730
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,090
Studio Apartments Available Dec 4

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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72 Thurston St, Unit 2A
$2,150
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$2,150

Total Monthly Price
$2,150
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

72 Thurston St, Unit 2A

72 Thurston StSomerville, MA 02145
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72 Thurston St, Unit 2A
$2,150
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$2,150

Total Monthly Price
$2,150
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

72 Thurston St, Unit 2A

72 Thurston StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 8 Langmaid Ave

8 Langmaid Ave

SomervilleMA02145
property at 9 Temple St

9 Temple St

SomervilleMA02145

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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
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155 Broadway, Unit 154-409

155 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 1
$2,430
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$2,430

Total Monthly Price
$2,430
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

119 Highland Ave, Unit 1

119 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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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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154 Broadway
$2,490
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,130
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,490
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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162 Broadway, Unit 162-2
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

162 Broadway, Unit 162-2

162 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway, Unit #202
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
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154 Broadway, Unit #202

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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162 Broadway, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

162 Broadway, Unit 2

162 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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162 Broadway, Unit 162-2
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

162 Broadway, Unit 162-2

162 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
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154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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155 Broadway, Unit 02
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

155 Broadway, Unit 02

155 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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property at 133 Heath St

133 Heath St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 279 Broadway

279 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
property at 162 Broadway

162 Broadway

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property at 65 Wheatland St

65 Wheatland St

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property at 51 Sargent Ave

51 Sargent Ave

SomervilleMA02145
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102 Sycamore St, Unit 3
$2,700
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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

102 Sycamore St, Unit 3

102 Sycamore StSomerville, MA 02145
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55 Grant St
$2,700
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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

55 Grant St

55 Grant StSomerville, MA 02145
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The Princeton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Princeton

333 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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110 Thurston St
1 Bedroom Apartments

110 Thurston St

110 Thurston StSomerville, MA 02145
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112 Thurston St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 Thurston St

112 Thurston StSomerville, MA 02145
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625 McGrath
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

625 McGrath

625 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02145
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7 Leyden Ave
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Leyden Ave

7 Leyden AveMedford, MA 02155
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7 Leyden Ave, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Leyden Ave, Unit 2

7 Leyden AveMedford, MA 02155
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Foss Park, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Foss Park Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GuildStudioStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foss Park, MA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foss Park area is the $0.22 price per square foot 196 Central St Model at 196 Central St, Unit 1C in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Foss Park apartment is the 154 Broadway Model at 154 Broadway, Unit #202 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 Foss Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
196 Central St, Unit 1C196 Central StStudio ,1BA$0.22
154 Broadway, Unit #202154 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.25
140 Broadway, Unit 162 BROADWAY UNIT 2140 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.26
25 MacArthur St, Unit 1R25 MacArthur St1BR,1BA$0.28
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
55 Moreland St, Unit 5555 Moreland St3BR,1BA$0.30
8 Rush St, Unit 18 Rush St2BR,1BA$0.30
238 School St, Unit P3238 School St2BR,1BA$0.30
28 Otis St, Unit 28R28 Otis St2BR,1BA$0.30
28 Otis St, Unit 28R28 Otis St2BR,1BA$0.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foss Park, Somerville, MA

Ranked #8

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 Foss Park Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Foss Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Foss Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Foss Park is at The Guild listed at $2,250.

What is the most affordable Foss Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Foss Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Somerville Square and starts from $2,850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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