Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,400 (43 Rentals)

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property at 220 Middlesex Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

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220 Middlesex Ave

SomervilleMA02145
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43 Florence St, Unit #3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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43 Florence St, Unit #3

43 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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41 Florence St, Unit #1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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41 Florence St, Unit #1

41 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 19-21 Flint St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19-21 Flint St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 154 Broadway

$2,380 - $2,600

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$2,450

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$2,450

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154 Broadway

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 29 Minnesota Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

29 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2

29 Minnesota Ave
SomervilleMA02145
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154 Broadway, Unit #202
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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154 Broadway, Unit #202

154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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23 Benedict St, Unit Somerville unit 3
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

23 Benedict St, Unit Somerville unit 3

23 Benedict StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 24 Mt Pleasant St

$2,500 - $3,550

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$2,500

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$2,500

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24 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 24 Benedict St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Benedict St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 7 Austin St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Austin St, Unit 1

7 Austin St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 24 Benedict St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Benedict St

SomervilleMA02145
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Miscela
$2,670 - $5,565
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$2,670 - $5,565

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$2,670 - $5,565
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Miscela

485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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AVA Somerville
Rent Specials
$2,742 - $4,134
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$2,685 - $4,077
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$57

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$2,742 - $4,134
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AVA Somerville

445 Artisan WaySomerville, MA 02145
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property at 44 Florence St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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44 Florence St, Unit 1

44 Florence St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 24-28 Mt Pleasant St

$2,100 - $3,650

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$2,750

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$2,750

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24-28 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145
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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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17 Parker St, Unit 1 Garden Level
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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17 Parker St, Unit 1 Garden Level

17 Parker StBoston, MA 02129
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The Graphic Lofts
$2,515 - $2,955
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$2,515 - $2,955

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$2,515 - $2,955
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The Graphic Lofts

32-34 Cambridge StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Mezzo Design Lofts
Rent Specials
$2,566 - $7,086
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$2,566 - $7,086

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$2,566 - $7,086
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Mezzo Design Lofts

30 Caldwell StCharlestown, MA 02129
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Mystic River, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mystic River Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GuildStudioStudio,1BA$2,250
The Graphic LoftsBS-6Studio,1BA$2,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mystic River area is the $0.22 price per square foot 51 Franklin St Model at 51 Franklin St, Unit B in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Mystic River apartment is the 154 Broadway Model at 154 Broadway, Unit #202 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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.
51 Franklin St, Unit B51 Franklin St3BR,1BA$0.22
154 Broadway, Unit #202154 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.25
75 Pearl St, Unit #175 Pearl St2BR,2BA$0.40
81 Pearl St, Unit #381 Pearl St2BR,2BA$0.42
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
165 Broadway, Unit 1H165 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
67 Pearl St, Unit #267 Pearl St2BR,2BA$0.43
43 Florence St, Unit #343 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
41 Florence St, Unit #141 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
39 Michigan Ave, Unit #139 Michigan Ave3BR,1BA$0.31

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Mystic River, Somerville, MA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $2,515.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mystic River is The Guild which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Mystic River costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mystic River?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Mystic River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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 $236 which is $5,764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mystic River.

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