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property at 6 Hill St

$900 - $1,200

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

6 Hill St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 74 Sharon St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 34 Coolidge Rd

$1,100

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Coolidge Rd

BostonMA02134

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property at 310 Prospect St

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

310 Prospect St, Unit 3

310 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139

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property at 68 Norfolk St

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Norfolk St

CambridgeMA02139

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, MA area range in price from $960 to $12,350 with an overall median price of $3,539. The three Somerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Conway Park at $3,300, Foss Park at $3,400, and Union Square at $3,400. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Conway Park$3,300$1,20080
Foss Park$3,400$1,65044
Union Square$3,400$1,25035
Lincoln Park$3,495$1,185100
Powder House Square$3,575$960216
Assembly Square$3,597$1,25063
Powder House$3,800$1,20088

Cheapest Available Somerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerville, MA is a Studio unit found at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave in the Arlington Center neighborhood priced from $1,200. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ in the Kendall Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Somerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Burbank Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,847
APTS in Everett, Malden, Chelsea & Boston50 High1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $0.03 price per square foot 80 Phillips Model at 80 Phillips, Unit 5 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the 220 Prospect St Model at 220 Prospect St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Kendall Square 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.
80 Phillips, Unit 580 Phillips2BR,1BA$0.03
220 Prospect St, Unit 1220 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
81 Saint Botolph St, Unit 181 Saint Botolph StStudio ,1BA$0.21
42 S Russell St, Unit 342 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
36 S Russell St, Unit 336 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.23
50 S Russell St50 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.21
1050 Beacon St, Unit 31050 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
16 Cumberland St, Unit 316 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$0.23

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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 4915 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $27,790. There are also 3582 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $900 to $99,999.

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 $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,898.

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 $1,232 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,230 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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