Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Foss Park Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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29 Derby St, Unit 3
$950
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$950

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$950
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

29 Derby St, Unit 3

29 Derby StSomerville, MA 02145
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4 Forster St, Unit 1
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

4 Forster St, Unit 1

4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
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4 Forster St

SomervilleMA02145
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8 Langmaid Ave

SomervilleMA02145

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69 Fremont St

SomervilleMA02145
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154 Broadway
$2,330
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$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$2,330
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,340
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$1,980
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$2,340
Studio Apartments Available Jan 5, 2026

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
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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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property at 136 Bow St

136 Bow St

MedfordMA02155

Foss Park, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Foss Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Foss Park area of Somerville, MA is a Studio unit found at The Guild priced from $2,250. 136 School St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Foss Park apartments for rent in Somerville, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GuildStudioStudio,1BA$2,250
136 School St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,350
Somerville Square2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Foss Park, MA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Foss Park area is the $0.28 price per square foot 25 MacArthur St Model at 25 MacArthur St, Unit 1R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Foss Park apartment is the 8 Rush St Model at 8 Rush St, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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.
25 MacArthur St, Unit 1R25 MacArthur St1BR,1BA$0.28
8 Rush St, Unit 18 Rush St2BR,1BA$0.30
154 Broadway, Unit #202154 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.25
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
67 Wheatland St, Unit 167 Wheatland St2BR,1BA$0.32
165 Broadway, Unit 1H165 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
238 School St, Unit P3238 School St2BR,1BA$0.30
55 Moreland St, Unit 5555 Moreland St3BR,1BA$0.30
196 Central St, Unit 1C196 Central StStudio ,1BA$0.22
29 Derby St, Unit 329 Derby St1BR,1BA$0.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Foss Park, Somerville, MA

Ranked #9

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 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.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Foss Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Foss Park Apartment is $2,350 at 136 School St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Foss Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Foss Park is starting from $2,495 at Somerville Square.

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