Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Somerville, MA (319 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Somerville as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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154 Broadway
$2,030
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,670
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,030
Studio Apartments Available Dec 4

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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154 Broadway
$2,430
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,070
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,430
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,515
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,160
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$2,625
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,250
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,625
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 3

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$2,685
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,330
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,685
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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400 Mystic Ave
$2,715
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,300
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,715
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 9

400 Mystic Ave

400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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91 Perkins St
$2,745
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,745
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026

91 Perkins St

91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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400 Mystic Ave
$2,895
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,480
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,895
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26

400 Mystic Ave

400 Mystic AveSomerville, MA 02145
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123 Highland Ave
$2,915
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,560
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,915
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

123 Highland Ave

123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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445 Artisan Way
$3,015
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,670
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Apr 3, 2026

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,035
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 10

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,095
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,720
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,095
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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485 Foley St
$3,185
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4, 2026

485 Foley St

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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449 Canal St
$3,205
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,205
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,375
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,375
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 2

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,380
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,380
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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445 Artisan Way
$3,530
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,090
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,530
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 17

445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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333 Great River Rd
$3,545
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,545
Studio Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

333 Great River Rd

333 Great River RdSomerville, MA 02145
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346 Somerville Ave
$3,590
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,590
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

346 Somerville Ave

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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449 Canal St
$3,710
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,330
Required Monthly Fees
$380

Total Monthly Price
$3,710
Studio Apartments Available May 4, 2026

449 Canal St

449 Canal StSomerville, MA 02145
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2 Emmons Pl, Unit 2A

2 Emmons Pl
CambridgeMA02138
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290 Beacon St, Unit 3

290 Beacon St
BostonMA02116

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4 Sherman St
$2,410
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,970
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,410
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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16 Forest St
$2,605
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,250
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,605
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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10 Essex St
$2,750
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,310
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Essex St

10 Essex StCambridge, MA 02139
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80 Fawcett St
$2,765
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,765
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 21

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,785
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,785
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,785
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,785
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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4 Sherman St
$2,980
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,540
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,980
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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21 Charles St
$3,015
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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21 Charles St
$3,015
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,620
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,015
Studio Apartments Available Dec 11

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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21 Charles St
$3,025
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,630
Required Monthly Fees
$395

Total Monthly Price
$3,025
Studio Apartments Available Now

21 Charles St

21 Charles StCambridge, MA 02141
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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in Somerville?

There are currently 5944 Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $18,694. There are also 3617 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerville ranging from $800 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 $800 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,692.

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 $16,523, 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 $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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