
Homes for Rent by Owner in Somerville, MA (39 Rentals)


18 Rush St

511 Medford St, Unit Apt 2

136 Broadway, Unit 3

19 New Hampshire Ave, Unit 3

82 Munroe St, Unit #9

134 Heath St, Unit 134 Heath Street #2

11 Governor Winthrop Rd, Unit Assemby row

65 Newton St
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65 Newton St., 2

72 Sharon St

5 Quincy St, Unit 5 Quincy St

44 Adams St

125 Pleasant St, Unit 306

16 Harcourt St, Unit 1F

310 Prospect St, Unit 3

189 Concord Ave, Unit Concord Studio

67 Gore St, Unit 2R
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8 Worthington St, Unit 2

45 Maple Ave, Unit Maple Ave

156 Hampshire St

108 Auburn St

21 Royall St

6 Boston Ave

98 Sharon St

297 Main St, Unit 5

16 Foster Ct, Unit 3B
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58 Hillsdale Rd

68 Linden St, Unit 49

29 Watts St, Unit 2A

164 Mystic Valley Pky, Unit 164 Mystic Valley Pkwy

1 Hull St Ct, Unit 2

151 Tremont St, Unit 6K

22 -24 Bayard St, Unit #24 (First Floor)

33 Mystic St, Unit #2

566 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 606
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256 Main St, Unit Charlestown

181 Essex St, Unit 181 Essex St E602, Boston, MA 02111

338 Commercial St, Unit 338 Commercial 402
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Somerville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,053 | $1,780 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,705 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,366 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,626 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,235 | $1,080 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,706 | $1,610 | $6,800 |
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Somerville, MAPopulation: 81,562
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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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