Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Magoun Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,100 (30 Rentals)

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property at 34 Boston Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Boston Ave, Unit 2

34 Boston Ave
SomervilleMA02144
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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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property at 10 Roberts St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 11

10 Roberts St, Unit 32

10 Roberts St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 20 Wilson Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Wilson Ave

SomervilleMA02145
property at 509 Medford St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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509 Medford St, Unit 2

509 Medford St
SomervilleMA02145

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509 Medford St, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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509 Medford St, Unit 2

509 Medford StSomerville, MA 02145
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22 Murdock St, Unit 17
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22 Murdock St, Unit 17

22 Murdock StSomerville, MA 02145
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123 Hudson St, Unit 1
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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123 Hudson St, Unit 1

123 Hudson StSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 14 Murdock St

$2,650 - $3,550

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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14 Murdock St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 10 Roberts St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 11

10 Roberts St

SomervilleMA02145

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18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6

18 Murdock StSomerville, MA 02145
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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

246 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02143
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

482 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 547 Broadway

$2,900 - $4,500

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$2,900 - $4,500

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$2,900 - $4,500

2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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547 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
property at 6 Sherborn Ct

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Sherborn Ct, Unit 8

6 Sherborn Ct
MedfordMA02155
property at 540 Main St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

540 Main St, Unit 2

540 Main St
MedfordMA02155

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property at 42 William St

$1,200 - $5,000

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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42 William St

MedfordMA02155

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Murdock St, Unit 222 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29
569 Main St569 Main St4BR,2BA$0.43
509 Medford St, Unit 2509 Medford St2BR,1BA$0.25
44 William St, Unit 2J44 William St3BR,1.5BA$0.39
29 Alpine St29 Alpine St3BR,2BA$0.47
5 Clyde St5 Clyde St2BR,1BA$0.35
18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.618 Murdock St1BR,1BA$0.28
79 Glenwood Rd, Unit 279 Glenwood Rd4BR,1BA$1.60
79 Glenwood Rd, Unit 379 Glenwood Rd3BR,1BA$1.63
79 Partridge Ave, Unit 179 Partridge Ave2BR,2BA$2.33

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