Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA (1,162 Rentals)

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,195 - $2,500
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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36 Princeton St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

36 Princeton St, Unit 2, Unit 2

36 Princeton StSomerville, MA 02144
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95 Bartlett St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

95 Bartlett St, Unit 1, Unit 1

95 Bartlett StSomerville, MA 02145
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87 Summer St, Unit 3, Unit 3
$3,600
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$3,600

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$3,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

87 Summer St, Unit 3, Unit 3

87 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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85 Lexington Ave
$3,800
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$3,800

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$3,800
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85 Lexington Ave

85 Lexington AveSomerville, MA 02144

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38 Cherry St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$5,900
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$5,900

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$5,900
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

38 Cherry St, Unit 1, Unit 1

38 Cherry StSomerville, MA 02144
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70 Craigie St, Unit 4B, Unit 4B
$2,650
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$2,650

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$2,650
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

70 Craigie St, Unit 4B, Unit 4B

70 Craigie StSomerville, MA 02143
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72 College Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

72 College Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

72 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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24 Ellington Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

24 Ellington Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

24 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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19 Banks St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$4,900
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$4,900

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$4,900
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

19 Banks St, Unit 2, Unit 2

19 Banks StSomerville, MA 02144
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72 College Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

72 College Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

72 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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302 Lowell St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B
$3,250
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$3,250

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$3,250
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302 Lowell St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

302 Lowell StSomerville, MA 02145
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121 Liberty Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3
$5,450
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$5,450

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$5,450
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

121 Liberty Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

121 Liberty RdSomerville, MA 02144
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72 College Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3
$3,700
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$3,700

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$3,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

72 College Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

72 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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11 Burnham St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$4,700
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$4,700

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$4,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

11 Burnham St, Unit 2, Unit 2

11 Burnham StSomerville, MA 02144
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11 Burnham St
$4,700 - $5,400
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$4,700 - $5,400

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$4,700 - $5,400
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

11 Burnham St

11 Burnham StSomerville, MA 02144
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40 Bartlett St
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

40 Bartlett St

40 Bartlett StSomerville, MA 02145
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21 Chandler St, Unit 3, Unit 3
$4,000
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$4,000

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$4,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

21 Chandler St, Unit 3, Unit 3

21 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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10 Wallace St, Unit 10, Unit 10
$2,750
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$2,750

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$2,750
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

10 Wallace St, Unit 10, Unit 10

10 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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Powder House Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Powder House Square

How much are Studio apartments in Powder House Square?

There are currently 135 Studio Apartments in Powder House Square with rent ranges from $1,610 to $4,700 with an average price of $2,392.

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 $1,750 to $6,245 with an average monthly rent of $2,844.

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 $1,820 to $10,148. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,509.

How expensive are Powder House Square Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 353 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Powder House Square on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $5,995 - averaging $4,146 for the location.

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