
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,350 (16 Rentals)


136 School St

154 Central St

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735 Somerville Ave

155 Summer St, Unit 16R
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163 Summer St, Unit #3

155 Summer St, Unit 3B

Kent Street Apartments

Somerville Apartments

119 College Ave
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

Frost Terrace

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224 Harvard St, Unit 3

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13 Sanger St, Unit 11 Sanger

Chester Street Apartments
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Powder House Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Powder House Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder House Square Studio Apartments | $2,508 | $1,717 | $3,600 |
Powder House Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,871 | $1,350 | $5,024 |
| Powder House Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $1,799 | $7,334 |
| Powder House Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,015 | $900 | $6,850 |
| Powder House Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,861 | $3,000 | $6,900 |
| Powder House Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,490 | $3,950 | $6,750 |
| Powder House Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,490 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powder House Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Powder House Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Powder House Square is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powder House Square?
The cheapest apartment in Powder House Square is 136 School St which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Powder House Square costs $15,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Powder House Square?
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 15 regular apartments in Powder House Square 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 Powder House Square?
Cheap apartments in Powder House Square have an average cost of $189 which is $14,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powder House Square.
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