
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mystic River area of Somerville.


20 Lincoln St

11 New Hampshire Ave

15 New Hampshire Ave, Unit #2

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18 Rush St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

18 Rush St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

110 Perkins St, Unit 7

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13 Cutter St, Unit #1, Unit #1
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110 Perkins St, Unit 8

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16 Cutter St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

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41 Mount Pleasant St

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165 Broadway

The Guild

220 Middlesex Ave

154 Broadway, Unit 313

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325 Revolution Dr
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154 Broadway, Unit 303

24 Mt Pleasant St

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154 Broadway

29 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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4 Pearl St, Unit 2, Unit 2

7 Austin St

24 Benedict St

4 Pearl St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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44 Florence St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Miscela

24 Mt Pleasant St, Unit 303

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23 Franklin St, Unit 14, Unit 14

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21 Franklin St, Unit #6, Unit #6

24 Mount Pleasant Street

124 Mt Pleasant

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41 Brighton 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 | $2,911 | $2,200 | $4,170 |
| Mystic River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,510 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| Mystic River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,060 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Mystic River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,436 | $2,600 | $9,690 |
| Mystic River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,415 | $1,125 | $6,650 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscela | W-A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,655 |
| AVA Somerville | S3-standard | Studio,1BA | $2,743 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mystic River area is the $0.36 price per square foot 23 Wisconsin Ave Model at 23 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Mystic River apartment is the 67 Pearl St Model at 67 Pearl St, Unit #2 starting at $4,250 with a $0.43 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 1 | 23 Wisconsin Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 67 Pearl St, Unit #2 | 67 Pearl St | 2BR,2BA | $0.43 |
| 4 Pearl St, Unit 2 | 4 Pearl St | 3BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 8 Franklin St, Unit 2 | 8 Franklin St | 4BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| 33 Pinckney St, Unit 3 | 33 Pinckney St | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| 15 Indiana Ave, Unit #17 | 15 Indiana Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| 63 Pinckney St, Unit #1 | 63 Pinckney St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 63 Pinckney St, Unit 3 | 63 Pinckney St | 3BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 18 Vermont Ave, Unit 3 | 18 Vermont Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 13 Cutter St, Unit #1 | 13 Cutter St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMystic River, Somerville, MA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 $2,743.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mystic River?
The cheapest apartment in Mystic River is Revolution at Assembly Row which is listed at $2,999, while the average apartment in Mystic River costs $5,147.
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 2 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 $393 which is $4,754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mystic River.
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