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property at 43 Paulina St

43 Paulina St, Unit 1

43 Paulina St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 67 Gore St

67 Gore St, Unit 1F

67 Gore St
CambridgeMA02141
property at 14 Bennett Pl

14 Bennett Pl

MedfordMA02155
property at 112 Grant Ave

112 Grant Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 76 Willow Ave

76 Willow Ave, Unit 2

76 Willow Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 68 Willow Ave

68 Willow Ave, Unit 2-1

68 Willow Ave
SomervilleMA02144
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Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, MA area range in price from $880 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $7,342. The three Somerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Foss Park at $1,100, Conway Park at $1,100, and Lincoln Park at $1,080. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Foss Park$5,750$1,10095
Conway Park$6,800$1,100145
Lincoln Park$7,150$1,080243
Powder House$7,750$1,025338
Powder House Square$7,900$880609
Assembly Square$8,000$1,23087
Union Square$8,050$1,08044

Cheapest Available Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 Nashua St76 Perkins by the room1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $0.17 price per square foot 7A Taylor St Model at 7A Taylor St, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the 1061 Beacon St Model at 1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A starting at $1,795 with a $0.18 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.
7A Taylor St, Unit 37A Taylor StStudio ,1BA$0.17
1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A1061 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
61 Salem St, Unit 161 Salem StStudio ,1BA$0.18
857 Beacon St, Unit B2857 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
95A Beacon St, Unit A95A Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
23 Arlington St, Unit 323 Arlington StStudio ,1BA$0.19
20 Bay State Rd, Unit 41 BAY STATE RD- #BR20 Bay State RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
151 Perkins St, Unit 1151 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
7 Miner St, Unit 854 - 37 Miner StStudio ,1BA$0.20
400 Beacon St, Unit 405 BEACON ST 2400 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in Somerville?

There are currently 7937 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $45,000. There are also 4840 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $880 to $55,000.

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 $880 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,756.

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 $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $995.

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