Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,400 (79 Rentals)

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property at 55 Broadway

55 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 154 Broadway

154 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 449 Canal St

449 Canal St

SomervilleMA02145

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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$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mystic River area is the $0.35 price per square foot 13 Flint St Model at 13 Flint St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Mystic River apartment is the 11 Flint St Model at 11 Flint St, Unit 4 starting at $4,200 with a $0.42 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.
13 Flint St, Unit 113 Flint St5BR,1.5BA$0.35
11 Flint St, Unit 411 Flint St5BR,2.5BA$0.42
154 Broadway, Unit 506154 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.33
148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A148 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.30
11 Flint St, Unit 111 Flint St5BR,2.5BA$0.43
88 Ten Hills Rd, Unit 188 Ten Hills Rd2BR,1BA$0.27
57 Broadway, Unit #157 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.25
13 Lincoln St, Unit #113 Lincoln St3BR,1.5BA$0.32
58 Broadway, Unit #158 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.25
69 Florence St, Unit 169 Florence St4BR,2BA$2.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mystic River, Somerville, MA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Somerville, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,450.

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 $4,835.

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 $256 which is $4,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mystic River.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.