Cheap Homes for Rent in Somerville, MA from $790 (117 Rentals)

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property at 72 Sharon St
$790

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$790

Total Monthly Price$790
10 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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72 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
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property at 310 Prospect St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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310 Prospect St, Unit 1R

310 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 21 Royall St
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
11 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

21 Royall St

MedfordMA02155
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property at 29 Watts St
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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29 Watts St, Unit 2A

29 Watts St
MaldenMA02148
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property at 310 Prospect St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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310 Prospect St, Unit 3

310 Prospect St
CambridgeMA02139
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property at 175 River St
$1,310

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,310

Total Monthly Price$1,310
5 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 29
Furnished

175 River St

CambridgeMA02139
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property at 28 Avon St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

28 Avon St

SomervilleMA02143
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property at 18 Rush St
$1,500 - $1,650

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Base Rent$1,500 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,650
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

18 Rush St

SomervilleMA02145
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Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Somerville, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/27/2026

Current rental homes in the Somerville, MA area range in price from $1,100 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $3,236. The three Somerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Conway Park at $2,850, Assembly Square at $3,175, and Powder House Square at $3,200. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Conway Park$2,850$1,27592
Assembly Square$3,175$1,28026
Powder House Square$3,200$1,260174
Foss Park$3,300$1,26029
Lincoln Park$3,300$1,10071
Powder House$3,600$1,28074
Union Square$3,800$1,90018

Best Value Homes for Rent in Somerville, MA

As of September 27, 2026 the best value rental home in the Somerville area is the $0.21 price per square foot 43 Anderson St Model at 43 Anderson St, Unit 3 in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Somerville rental home is the 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St, Unit 1 in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerville homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
43 Anderson St, Unit 343 Anderson StStudio, 1BA$0.21
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio, 1BA$0.23
16 Cedar Lane Way, Unit 216 Cedar Lane WayStudio, 1BA$0.24
280 Commonwealth Ave, Unit G1280 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.24
461 Park Dr, Unit 201461 Park DrStudio, 1BA$0.25
123 Myrtle St, Unit 123123 Myrtle St1BR, 1BA$0.24
5 Thacher Ct, Unit 15 Thacher Ct1BR, 1BA$0.23
869 Beacon St, Unit Beacon St869 Beacon St1BR, 1BA$0.24
57 Regent St, Unit 1R57 Regent StStudio, 1BA$0.23
68 Myrtle St, Unit 868 Myrtle StStudio, 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 4671 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $26,168. There are also 2324 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $790 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 $790 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,851.

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 $1,300 to $19,888, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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