Cheap Homes for Rent in Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,400 (13 Rentals)

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property at 20 Lincoln St

$1,400 - $1,500

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$1,400 - $1,500

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Lincoln St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 18 Rush St

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Rush St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

18 Rush St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 4 Pearl 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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4 Pearl St, Unit 2, Unit 2

4 Pearl St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 7 Austin St

$2,600 - $2,900

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$2,600 - $2,900

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$2,600 - $2,900

2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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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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property at 148 Broadway

$2,700 - $4,600

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$2,700 - $4,600

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2 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jul 1

148 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145

Mystic River, Somerville, MA Local Guide

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 Mezzo Design Lofts priced from $2,453. Avalon at Assembly Row has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,628. Here are the most affordable Mystic River apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mezzo Design LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,453
Avalon at Assembly RowS1Studio,1BA$2,628
MiscelaW-A1Studio,1BA$2,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA

As of May 23, 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 154 Broadway Model at 154 Broadway starting at $3,250 with a $0.33 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.
23 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 123 Wisconsin Ave4BR,1BA$0.36
154 Broadway154 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.33
110 Perkins St, Unit 7110 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
4 Pearl St, Unit 24 Pearl St3BR,1BA$0.26
8 Franklin St, Unit 28 Franklin St4BR,2BA$2.41
8 Franklin St, Unit 8 Franklin Street8 Franklin St4BR,2BA$2.35
33 Pinckney St, Unit 333 Pinckney St2BR,2BA$2.53
15 Indiana Ave, Unit #1715 Indiana Ave4BR,2BA$2.56
63 Pinckney St, Unit #163 Pinckney St2BR,1BA$2.33
13 Cutter St, Unit #113 Cutter St2BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mystic River, Somerville, MA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mystic River

What type of rentals are currently available in Mystic River?

There are currently 118 Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $15,137. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mystic River ranging from $1,400 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mystic River?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mystic River ranges from $1,400 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,251.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mystic River?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mystic River range from $2,600 to $6,055, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,125.

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