
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Magoun Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,100 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Magoun Square area of Somerville.


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90 Albion St

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28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R

32 Hinckley St, Unit 1R

10 Roberts St, Unit 32

20 Wilson Ave

509 Medford St, Unit 2
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509 Medford St, Unit 2

14 Murdock St, Unit 1-7

14 Murdock St, Unit 1-7

14 Murdock St, Unit 1-7

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22 Murdock St, Unit 17

14 Murdock St, Unit 2-6

14 Murdock St, Unit 2-6
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14 Murdock St, Unit #2-6

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123 Hudson St, Unit 1

14 Murdock St

14 Murdock St, Unit 2-5

10 Roberts St

10 Roberts St, Unit #34

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79 Partridge Ave, Unit 1
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18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6

246 Highland Ave, Unit 2

482 Broadway, Unit 2

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22 Murdock St, Unit 2

547 Broadway

6 Sherborn Ct, Unit 8

540 Main St, Unit 2
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27 Strathmore Rd, Unit 1

42 William St
Magoun Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Magoun Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magoun Square Studio Apartments | $2,900 | $2,200 | $3,600 |
| Magoun Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $2,300 | $3,200 |
| Magoun Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,156 | $2,500 | $3,550 |
| Magoun Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,130 | $3,200 | $5,295 |
| Magoun Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,414 | $3,200 | $5,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Magoun Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Magoun Square, MA
As of June 17, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Murdock St, Unit 2 | 22 Murdock St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 569 Main St | 569 Main St | 4BR,2BA | $0.43 |
| 509 Medford St, Unit 2 | 509 Medford St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 44 William St, Unit 2J | 44 William St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.39 |
| 29 Alpine St | 29 Alpine St | 3BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| 5 Clyde St | 5 Clyde St | 2BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6 | 18 Murdock St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 79 Glenwood Rd, Unit 2 | 79 Glenwood Rd | 4BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 79 Glenwood Rd, Unit 3 | 79 Glenwood Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 79 Partridge Ave, Unit 1 | 79 Partridge Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
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