Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Magoun Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (43 Rentals)

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90 Albion St
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
Studio Apartment Available Now

90 Albion St

90 Albion StSomerville, MA 02143
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474 Broadway, Unit 37, Unit 37
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
Studio Apartment Available Jun 1

474 Broadway, Unit 37, Unit 37

474 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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509 Medford St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

509 Medford St, Unit 2, Unit 2

509 Medford StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 509 Medford St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

509 Medford St, Unit 2, Unit 2

509 Medford St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 509 Medford St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

509 Medford St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 14 Murdock St

$2,750 - $3,550

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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14 Murdock St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 246 Highland Ave

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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246 Highland Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

246 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02143

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property at 482 Broadway

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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482 Broadway, Unit 2, Unit 2

482 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 55 Glenwood Rd

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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55 Glenwood Rd

SomervilleMA02145

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215 Cedar St
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

215 Cedar St

215 Cedar StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 30 Murdock St

$3,100

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$3,100

Total Monthly Price
$3,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

30 Murdock St, Unit 3-7, Unit 3-7

30 Murdock St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 6 Hinckley St

$3,150 - $3,400

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$3,150 - $3,400

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$3,150 - $3,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Hinckley St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 359 Lowell St

$3,195

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$3,195

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$3,195

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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359 Lowell St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 6 Hinckley St

$3,200

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$3,200

Total Monthly Price
$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Hinckley St, Unit 1, Unit 1

6 Hinckley St
SomervilleMA02145
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16 Nashua St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

16 Nashua St

16 Nashua StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 301 Lowell St

$2,900

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$2,900

Total Monthly Price
$2,900

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301 Lowell St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 303 Lowell St

$3,000

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$3,000

Total Monthly Price
$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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303 Lowell St

SomervilleMA02145

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122 Central Street
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

122 Central Street

122 Central StSomerville, MA 02145
property at 78 Newbern Ave

$3,000

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$3,000

Total Monthly Price
$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

78 Newbern Ave

MedfordMA02155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Magoun Square, MA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Magoun Square area is the $0.29 price per square foot 22 Murdock St Model at 22 Murdock St, Unit 2 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Magoun Square apartment is the 569 Main St Model at 569 Main St starting at $4,250 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Magoun Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Murdock St, Unit 222 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29
569 Main St569 Main St4BR,2BA$0.43
11 Partridge Ave, Unit 111 Partridge Ave3BR,1BA$0.37
569 Main St, Unit #1569 Main St4BR,2BA$0.39
18 Murdock St, Unit 3-218 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29
18 Princeton St18 Princeton St3BR,2BA$0.45
11 Winter Hill Rd11 Winter Hill Rd5BR,3BA$2.28
79 Glenwood Rd, Unit 279 Glenwood Rd4BR,1BA$1.60
134 Albion St, Unit #2134 Albion St4BR,2BA$2.67
585 Broadway, Unit 1585 Broadway3BR,1BA$2.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Magoun Square Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Magoun Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Magoun Square is starting from $4,324 at Windsor at Maxwell's Green.

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