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Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Somerville, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Somerville, MA area range in price from $850 to $29,690 with an overall median price of $6,917. The three Somerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Assembly Square at $950, Union Square at $945, and Foss Park at $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$4,675$950132
Union Square$4,700$94555
Foss Park$5,500$950133
Lincoln Park$6,500$945256
Conway Park$6,650$975178
Powder House$7,400$850282
Powder House Square$13,000$850554

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 $1,454. 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$1,454
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Parkwood ApartmentsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
The AnchorageStudio SpecialStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerville area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Somerville apartment is the 909 Beacon St Model at 909 Beacon St, Unit A starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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.
58 S Russell St, Unit 258 S Russell StStudio ,1BA$0.20
909 Beacon St, Unit A909 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
1154 Boylston St, Unit 401154 Boylston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
146 Allston St, Unit 3146 Allston St1BR,1BA$0.18
2 Lansdowne St, Unit 342 Lansdowne StStudio ,1BA$0.20
58 Anderson St, Unit 858 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
58 Anderson St, Unit 258 Anderson StStudio ,1BA$0.20
54 West St, Unit #1954 West St1BR,1BA$0.18
3 Forest St, Unit #2023 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in Somerville?

There are currently 11029 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $29,690. There are also 6200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $920 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 $920 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,193.

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 $1,050 to $18,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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