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property at 14 Bennett Pl

$1,100

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$1,100
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

14 Bennett Pl

MedfordMA02155

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property at 376 Medford St

$1,200

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$1,200
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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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376 Medford St, Unit 2

376 Medford St
SomervilleMA02145

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Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, MA area range in price from $1,100 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $8,549. The three Somerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Union Square at $1,750, Assembly Square at $1,300, and Foss Park at $1,100. 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$4,950$1,75041
Assembly Square$5,747$1,300148
Foss Park$5,747$1,100109
Conway Park$6,575$1,995143
Lincoln Park$6,825$1,650172
Powder House$15,000$2,000253
Powder House Square$15,000$1,995499

Cheapest Available Somerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerville, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,517. 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,689. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boylston St, 401 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,517
7INKImpact4BR,2BA$1,689
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

As of March 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $0.22 price per square foot 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the 117 Beacon St Model at 117 Beacon St starting at $2,095 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Financial District 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.
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
117 Beacon St117 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.21
271 Newbury St, Unit 2271 Newbury StStudio ,1BA$0.21
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
66 Phillips St, Unit A66 Phillips StStudio ,1BA$0.21
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
75 Pinkert St, Unit 275 Pinkert St3BR,2BA$0.09
1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 541648 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
8 Fulkerson St, Unit R8 Fulkerson StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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Boston Neighborhood Guide: Living Near UMass, MGH, and State Street

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Somerville, MA
Population: 81,562

Ranked #425

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in Somerville?

There are currently 6411 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $29,247. There are also 4382 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $980 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 $980 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,605.

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 $850 to $29,247, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,130 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $980 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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