
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mystic River area of Somerville.


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114 Perkins St, Unit 5

20 Lincoln St, Unit 20 Lincoln Street Room A

24-28 Mt Pleasant St

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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

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41 Mount Pleasant St

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333 Great River Rd

The Guild
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48 Florence St

48 Florence St

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43 Florence St, Unit 2

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445 Artisan Way

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154 Broadway

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44 Florence St, Unit 48-2

154 Broadway
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41 Florence St, Unit #1

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43 Florence St, Unit #3

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165 Broadway, Unit 1H

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445 Artisan Way

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445 Artisan Way

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325 Revolution Dr, Unit 830

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154 Broadway, Unit #202

29 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2
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124 Mt Pleasant

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24 Mount Pleasant Street

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154 Broadway

88 Pearl St

24 Mt Pleasant St

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Miscela

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449 Canal St

24 Benedict St
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7 Austin St, Unit 1

24 Benedict St

24 Benedict St

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42 Florence St, Unit 46 FLORENCE ST UNIT 1

7 Austin St, Unit 1

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44 Florence St, Unit 1

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Revolution at Assembly Row

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445 Artisan Way
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21 Flint St

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Mystic River, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mystic River?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic River Studio Apartments | $2,749 | $1,825 | $3,770 |
| Mystic River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,195 | $1,280 | $4,900 |
| Mystic River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,732 | $2,250 | $5,615 |
| Mystic River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,011 | $3,000 | $5,355 |
| Mystic River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,531 | $4,100 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available Mystic River Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guild | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA
As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mystic River area is the $0.30 price per square foot 8 Rush St Model at 8 Rush St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 8 Rush St, Unit 1 | 8 Rush St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 154 Broadway, Unit #202 | 154 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
| 114 Perkins St, Unit 5 | 114 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 148 Broadway, Unit #164-2A | 148 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 165 Broadway, Unit 1H | 165 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 43 Florence St, Unit #3 | 43 Florence St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 44 Florence St, Unit 48-2 | 44 Florence St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 41 Florence St, Unit #1 | 41 Florence St | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 42 Florence St, Unit 46 FLORENCE ST UNIT 1 | 42 Florence St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 39 Michigan Ave, Unit #1 | 39 Michigan Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMystic River, Somerville, MA
Ranked #3
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,250.
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.
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 $471 which is $5,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mystic River.
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