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18 Benedict St
18 Benedict StSomerville, MA 02145
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,250 (29 Rentals)
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18 Rush St
SomervilleMA02145
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$2,200
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Base Rent$2,200
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41 Mount Pleasant St
41 Mount Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,200
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16 Cutter St, Unit 2R
16 Cutter StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,250 - $3,500
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The Guild
154 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,415 - $7,188
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Revolution at Assembly Square
290 Revolution DrSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,430 - $5,480
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325 Revolution Dr
325 Revolution DrSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,5002 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
1 Franklin St, Unit #203
1 Franklin StSomerville, MA 02145
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48 Florence St, Unit 2
48 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
48 Florence St, Unit 2
48 Florence St
SomervilleMA02145
48 Florence St, Unit 2
48 Florence St
SomervilleMA02145
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$2,500
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1 Franklin St, Unit 203
1 Franklin StSomerville, MA 02145
136 Broadway, Unit 3
136 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
27 Wisconsin Ave
SomervilleMA02145
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14 Cross St E
SomervilleMA02145
34 Florence St
SomervilleMA02145
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$2,695
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Base Rent$2,340
Required Monthly Fees$355
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91 Perkins St, Unit SI FL1-ID802
91 Perkins StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,700
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Base Rent$2,700
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23 Franklin St, Unit 6
23 Franklin StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,7002 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 1
21 Franklin St, Unit #6
21 Franklin StSomerville, MA 02145
10 Cross St E
SomervilleMA02145
154 Broadway, Unit 502
154 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
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14 Austin St
SomervilleMA02145
66 Myrtle St
SomervilleMA02145
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$2,850 - $5,975
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Miscela
485 Foley StSomerville, MA 02145
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24 Mount Pleasant Street
24 Mount Pleasant StreetSomerville, MA 02145
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124 Mt Pleasant
124 Mt Pleasant StSomerville, MA 02145
16 Cross St E
SomervilleMA02145
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
46-52 Florence St
46-52 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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$2,805 - $3,270
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The Graphic Lofts
32-34 Cambridge StCharlestown, MA 02129
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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 |
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| Mystic River Studio Apartments | $2,916 | $2,200 | $4,340 |
| Mystic River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $1,250 | $7,329 |
| Mystic River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,310 | $2,500 | $8,508 |
| Mystic River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,832 | $3,000 | $6,559 |
| Mystic River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,390 | $3,795 | $4,900 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 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
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mystic River area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Guild priced from $2,250. The Graphic Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,805. Here are the most affordable Mystic River apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Guild | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,250 |
| The Graphic Lofts | AS-6 | Studio, 1BA | $2,805 |
| Miscela | P-A9 | Studio, 1BA | $2,929 |
| AVA Somerville | A1-upgrade | 1BR, 1BA | $2,986 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mystic River area is the $2.83 price per square foot 21 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 21 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 23A in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $5,095. The second greatest value Mystic River apartment is the 8 Franklin St Model at 8 Franklin St, Unit 2 in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting at $4,100 with a $2.41 price per square foot. 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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| 21 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 23A | 21 Pennsylvania Ave | 5BR, 2BA | $2.83 |
| 8 Franklin St, Unit 2 | 8 Franklin St | 4BR, 2BA | $2.41 |
| 30 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2 | 30 Pennsylvania Ave | 4BR, 2BA | $2.53 |
| 27 Caldwell St, Unit 3 | 27 Caldwell St | 4BR, 2BA | $3.43 |
| 164-3 Broadway, Unit 3 | 164-3 Broadway | 4BR, 2BA | $3.22 |
| 17 Vermont Ave, Unit 1 | 17 Vermont Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $2.23 |
| 39 Pinckney St, Unit #1 | 39 Pinckney St | 3BR, 1BA | $2.40 |
| 63 Pinckney St, Unit 3 | 63 Pinckney St | 3BR, 1BA | $2.83 |
| 45 Franklin St, Unit 2 | 45 Franklin St | 3BR, 1BA | $3.68 |
| 41 Mount Pleasant St | 41 Mount Pleasant St | 1BR, 1BA | $3.38 |
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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 $2,986.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mystic River?
The cheapest apartment in Mystic River is AVA Somerville which is listed at $2,986, while the average apartment in Mystic River costs $3,592.
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 4 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 $352 which is $3,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mystic River.
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