Cheap Homes for Rent in Mystic River Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,500 (25 Rentals)

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property at 14 Flint St

14 Flint St, Unit 2

14 Flint St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 32 Parker St

32 Parker St

BostonMA02129

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property at 445 Artisan Way

445 Artisan Way

SomervilleMA02145
property at 164 Broadway

164 Broadway, Unit 2

164 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145

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166 Broadway, Unit 2

166 Broadway
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Mystic River

What type of rentals are currently available in Mystic River?

There are currently 175 Apartments for Rent in Mystic River, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,400 to $8,127. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mystic River ranging from $2,500 to $5,995.

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 $2,500 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,863.

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 $3,150 to $5,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,800.

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