Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA (1,095 Rentals)

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10 Packard Ave, Unit 2nd Unit
$4,900
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$4,900

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$4,900
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

10 Packard Ave, Unit 2nd Unit

10 Packard AveSomerville, MA 02144
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213 Highland Ave, Unit #A
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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213 Highland Ave, Unit #A

213 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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30 Murdock St, Unit 1
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

30 Murdock St, Unit 1

30 Murdock StSomerville, MA 02145
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97 Morrison Ave, Unit 2
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
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97 Morrison Ave, Unit 2

97 Morrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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5 Lowden Ave, Unit MA 02144
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5 Lowden Ave, Unit MA 02144

5 Lowden AveSomerville, MA 02144

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42 Holyoke Rd, Unit 2
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
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42 Holyoke Rd, Unit 2

42 Holyoke RdSomerville, MA 02144
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15 Hudson St, Unit 2A
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
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15 Hudson St, Unit 2A

15 Hudson StSomerville, MA 02143
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102 Sycamore St, Unit 3
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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102 Sycamore St, Unit 3

102 Sycamore StSomerville, MA 02145
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10 Packard Ave, Unit 1
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

10 Packard Ave, Unit 1

10 Packard AveSomerville, MA 02144
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42 Holyoke Rd, Unit 2
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

42 Holyoke Rd, Unit 2

42 Holyoke RdSomerville, MA 02144
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42 Holyoke Rd, Unit 2
$4,100
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$4,100

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$4,100
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42 Holyoke Rd, Unit 2

42 Holyoke RdSomerville, MA 02144
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58 Atherton St, Unit 3
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

58 Atherton St, Unit 3

58 Atherton StSomerville, MA 02143
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19 Pitman St
$4,400
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$4,400

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$4,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Pitman St

19 Pitman StSomerville, MA 02143
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10 Packard Ave, Unit 1
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

10 Packard Ave, Unit 1

10 Packard AveSomerville, MA 02144
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76 Curtis St, Unit 1
$6,750
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$6,750

Total Monthly Price
$6,750
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

76 Curtis St, Unit 1

76 Curtis StSomerville, MA 02144
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76 Powder House Blvd, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

76 Powder House Blvd, Unit 1

76 Powder House BlvdSomerville, MA 02144
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106 Highland Ave, Unit 2
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

106 Highland Ave, Unit 2

106 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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42 Belmont St
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

42 Belmont St

42 Belmont StSomerville, MA 02143
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42 Belmont St
$2,600
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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600
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42 Belmont St

42 Belmont StSomerville, MA 02143
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54 Atherton St, Unit 3
$3,600
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$3,600

Total Monthly Price
$3,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

54 Atherton St, Unit 3

54 Atherton StSomerville, MA 02143
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21 Granite St, Unit 1
$4,000
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$4,000

Total Monthly Price
$4,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

21 Granite St, Unit 1

21 Granite StSomerville, MA 02143
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97 Morrison Ave, Unit 2A
$3,100
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$3,100

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$3,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

97 Morrison Ave, Unit 2A

97 Morrison AveSomerville, MA 02144
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57 Atherton St, Unit 3
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

57 Atherton St, Unit 3

57 Atherton StSomerville, MA 02143
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58 Atherton St, Unit 3
$3,600
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$3,600

Total Monthly Price
$3,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

58 Atherton St, Unit 3

58 Atherton StSomerville, MA 02143
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15 Central St, Unit 310A
$3,050
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$3,050

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$3,050
Studio Apartment Available Now

15 Central St, Unit 310A

15 Central StSomerville, MA 02143
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116 Pearson Rd, Unit 2
$7,000
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$7,000

Total Monthly Price
$7,000
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

116 Pearson Rd, Unit 2

116 Pearson RdSomerville, MA 02144
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106 Highland Ave, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

106 Highland Ave, Unit 2

106 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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106 Highland Ave, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

106 Highland Ave, Unit 2

106 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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33 Teele Ave
$6,050
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$6,050

Total Monthly Price
$6,050
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

33 Teele Ave

33 Teele AveSomerville, MA 02144
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19 Porter St
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

19 Porter St

19 Porter StSomerville, MA 02143
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879 Broadway
$3,600
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$3,600

Total Monthly Price
$3,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

879 Broadway

879 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02144
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33 Teele Ave, Unit 33
$5,800
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$5,800

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$5,800
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2026

33 Teele Ave, Unit 33

33 Teele AveSomerville, MA 02144
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Massachusetts including Powder House Square, Somerville, and the greater Somerville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the submarkets in Somerville, this section of town is one of our favorite communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and more.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to nice outdoor spaces is something they look for when they rent. This area is a highly-rated residential area for its parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Powder House Square has now become known as one of the best-regarded high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 2.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area is amongst the finest neighborhoods for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Powder House Square Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Powder House Square

How much are Studio apartments in Powder House Square?

There are currently 128 Studio Apartments in Powder House Square with rent ranges from $1,750 to $3,600 with an average price of $2,424.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Powder House Square Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Powder House Square ranges from $950 to $4,175 with an average monthly rent of $2,769.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Powder House Square cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Powder House Square range from $2,400 to $5,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,216.

How expensive are Powder House Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 311 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Powder House Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,700 to $11,500 - averaging $3,846 for the location.

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