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Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, MA area range in price from $850 to $29,690 with an overall median price of $8,226. The three Somerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Assembly Square at $1,625, Union Square at $1,900, and Foss Park at $1,950. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Somerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Assembly Square$4,500$1,625120
Union Square$4,650$1,90045
Foss Park$5,400$1,950138
Lincoln Park$6,385$1,000246
Conway Park$6,650$1,650176
Powder House$15,000$850298
Powder House Square$15,000$850586

Cheapest Available Somerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Somerville, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at 7INK in the Financial District neighborhood priced from $1,510. 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
7INKCambria4BR,2BA$1,510
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $0.19 price per square foot 52 S Border Rd Model at 52 S Border Rd, Unit A in the in the Wyoming neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the 52 S Border Rd Model at 52 S Border Rd, Unit A starting at $1,875 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Wyoming 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.
52 S Border Rd, Unit A52 S Border RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
52 S Border Rd, Unit A52 S Border RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
52 S Border Rd, Unit A52 S Border RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
149 Perkins St, Unit 143-1149 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
149 Perkins St, Unit 143-1149 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
145 Perkins St, Unit 1145 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.20
54 S Border Rd, Unit A54 S Border Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
151 Perkins St, Unit 1151 Perkins 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 10484 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $45,000. There are also 6350 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $775 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 $775 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,534.

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 $1,100 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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