
Pet Friendly Homes for Rent in Somerville, MA (1,215 Rentals)
Homes for rent in Somerville that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10

168 Summer St, Unit A

39 Cross St, Unit 1

585 Somerville Ave, Unit A

14 Murdock St, Unit 1
284 Beacon St, Unit 1

76 Fremont St

155 Summer St, Unit 16F

148 Broadway
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8 Avon St, Unit 9

136 Broadway, Unit 3
187 Beacon St, Unit 3

131 Josephine Ave, Unit 2

121 Highland Rd, Unit 1

117 Cross St, Unit 117

33 Spencer Ave, Unit 2

123 Highland Ave, Unit 11

5 Belmont Sq, Unit 5 Belmont SQ, 2

27 Mount Vernon St, Unit 1
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217 Holland St, Unit 2B

41 Cross St, Unit A

359 Lowell St

9 Claremon St, Unit 1

162 Summer St, Unit 25

29 Park St, Unit 1
287 Beacon St, Unit 2

36 Florence St, Unit 2
68 Beacon St

27 Park St, Unit 5
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12 Claremon St, Unit 1

10 Homer Sq, Unit 1

17 Bow St, Unit 3

336 Lowell St, Unit 3

2 Auburn Ave, Unit 3##

114 Yorktown St, Unit 1

42 Belknap St

114 Woodstock St, Unit 2

309 Highland Ave

100 Fellsway W, Unit 2
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30 Hanson St, Unit 3

2 Greenwood Ter, Unit 01

292 Cedar St

75 Pearl St, Unit 3

307 Highland Ave
185 Beacon St, Unit 2
185 Beacon St, Unit 1

78 Ten Hills Rd, Unit 1

6 Nashua St, Unit 2

73 Pearl St, Unit 2
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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 | $3,939 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,728 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,368 | $1,130 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,171 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,840 | $1,030 | $10,000+ |
| Somerville 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,890 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Somerville, MAPopulation: 81,562
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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 4915 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $27,790. There are also 3582 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $900 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 $900 to $99,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,898.
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 $1,232 to $20,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,230 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.
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