Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,300 (29 Rentals)

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property at 18 Rush St

$1,500 - $1,650

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$1,500 - $1,650

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$1,500 - $1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Rush St

SomervilleMA02145

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165 Broadway
$2,300 - $3,900
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$2,300 - $3,900

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$2,300 - $3,900
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

165 Broadway

165 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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325 Revolution Dr
$2,430 - $5,480
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$2,430 - $5,480

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$2,430 - $5,480
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325 Revolution Dr

325 Revolution DrSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 29 Minnesota Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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29 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2

29 Minnesota Ave
SomervilleMA02145
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154 Broadway
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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154 Broadway

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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property at 14-16 Rhode Island Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

14-16 Rhode Island Ave

SomervilleMA02145
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AVA Somerville
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$2,661 - $4,060
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$2,598 - $3,997
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$63

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$2,661 - $4,060
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AVA Somerville

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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property at 46 Broadway

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

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46 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
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18 Hathorn St, Unit 18 Hathorn
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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18 Hathorn St, Unit 18 Hathorn

18 Hathorn StSomerville, MA 02145
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124 Mt Pleasant
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Mt Pleasant

124 Mt Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
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Mezzo Design Lofts
$2,564 - $9,798
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$2,564 - $9,798

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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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The Graphic Lofts
$2,695 - $4,225
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The Graphic Lofts

32-34 Cambridge StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Mystic River, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mystic River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mystic River area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Mezzo Design Lofts priced from $2,564. The Graphic Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,710. Here are the most affordable Mystic River apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mezzo Design LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,564
The Graphic LoftsBS-2Studio,1BA$2,710
MontajeB-A2Studio,1BA$2,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mystic River area is the $0.33 price per square foot 9 Parker St Model at 9 Parker St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Mystic River apartment is the 110 Perkins St Model at 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 starting at $1,750 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mystic River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Parker St, Unit 29 Parker St3BR,1BA$0.33
110 Perkins St, Unit 7110 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
165 Broadway165 Broadway3BR,1BA$0.39
67 Pearl St, Unit #267 Pearl St2BR,2BA$0.43
8 Franklin St, Unit 28 Franklin St4BR,2BA$2.41
15 Indiana Ave, Unit #1715 Indiana Ave4BR,2BA$2.56
63 Pinckney St, Unit #163 Pinckney St2BR,1BA$2.33
63 Pinckney St, Unit 363 Pinckney St3BR,1BA$2.83
6 Lincoln Ave, Unit 16 Lincoln Ave3BR,2BA$2.42
13 Cutter St, Unit #113 Cutter St2BR,1BA$2.00

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Mystic River, Somerville, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mystic River Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mystic River?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mystic River is under $2,755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mystic River?

The cheapest apartment in Mystic River is The Guild which is listed at $3,000, while the average apartment in Mystic River costs $5,095.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mystic River?

Cheap apartments in Mystic River have an average cost of $399 which is $4,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mystic River.

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