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Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, MA area range in price from $975 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $8,305. The three Somerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Union Square at $1,695, Foss Park at $1,200, and Assembly Square at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Union Square$4,000$1,69577
Foss Park$4,994$1,200118
Assembly Square$6,000$1,300139
Conway Park$6,500$1,995138
Lincoln Park$6,642$975234
Powder House$15,000$1,200308
Powder House Square$15,000$1,200531

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $0.09 price per square foot 75 Pinkert St Model at 75 Pinkert St, Unit 2 in the in the Ferryway neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the 450 Salem St Model at 450 Salem St, Unit 7 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Ferryway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.09
450 Salem St, Unit 7450 Salem St1BR,1BA$0.18
117 Beacon St, Unit 405-2117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
501 Beacon St, Unit C501 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1161 Boylston St, Unit 201161 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
7 Shawmut Ter, Unit #17 Shawmut Ter1BR,1BA$0.20
2 Appian Way, Unit 12 Appian Way1BR,1BA$0.20
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
66 Empire St, Unit 1-A66 Empire St1BR,1BA$0.21
70 Empire St, Unit 1T70 Empire St1BR,1BA$0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in Somerville?

There are currently 6126 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $20,000. There are also 4038 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $900 to $45,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Somerville ranges from $900 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,681.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Somerville range from $900 to $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $990.

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