Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (87 Rentals)

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3 Linden Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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4 Forster St, Unit 1
$1,850
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$1,850

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Studio Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

4 Forster St, Unit 1

4 Forster StSomerville, MA 02145
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4 Forster St

SomervilleMA02145
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6 Evergreen Sq, Unit 3
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 15

6 Evergreen Sq, Unit 3

6 Evergreen SqSomerville, MA 02143
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,150 - $2,645
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$2,150 - $2,645

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$2,150 - $2,645
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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90 Albion St
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
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90 Albion St

90 Albion StSomerville, MA 02143
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 22
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 22

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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205 Highland Ave, Unit 1
$2,225
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$2,225

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$2,225
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205 Highland Ave, Unit 1

205 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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145 Highland Ave, Unit #30
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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145 Highland Ave, Unit #30

145 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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136 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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452 Broadway, Unit 3
$2,275
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$2,275

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$2,275
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

452 Broadway, Unit 3

452 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3
$2,295
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$2,295

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$2,295
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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37 Davis Sq, Unit PH9
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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37 Davis Sq, Unit PH9

37 Davis SqSomerville, MA 02144
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35 Davis Sq, Unit 9
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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35 Davis Sq, Unit 9

35 Davis SqSomerville, MA 02144
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37 Davis Square, Unit 9
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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37 Davis Square, Unit 9

37 Davis SquareSomerville, MA 02144
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35 Davis Square

SomervilleMA02144
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3 Holland St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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3 Holland St, Unit 3

3 Holland StSomerville, MA 02144
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3 Holland St, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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3 Holland St, Unit 3

3 Holland StSomerville, MA 02144
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872 Broadway, Unit 205
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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872 Broadway, Unit 205

872 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02144
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116 College Ave, Unit 4
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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116 College Ave, Unit 4

116 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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47 Main St
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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47 Main St

47 Main StSomerville, MA 02145
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138 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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175 Summer St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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175 Summer St, Unit 2

175 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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Cheapest Available Powder House Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,050
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powder House Square area is the $0.22 price per square foot 58 Atherton St Model at 58 Atherton St, Unit 1F in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Powder House Square apartment is the 58 Atherton St Model at 58 Atherton St, Unit 1F starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powder House Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
146 Oxford St, Unit 8146 Oxford St1BR,1BA$0.24
5 Chester St, Unit 15-335 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
27 Knapp St, Unit D-1427 Knapp StStudio ,1BA$0.22
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
196 Central St, Unit 1C196 Central StStudio ,1BA$0.22
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
452 Broadway, Unit 3452 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.23
16 Chester St, Unit 3716 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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 Cheap Powder House Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Powder House Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Powder House Square is at Chester Street Apartments listed at $2,050.

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