
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,400 (102 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Powder House Square area of Somerville.


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24 Park Ave

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96 College Ave, Unit #7, Unit #7

157 Summer St

44 Central St, Unit 6

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20 Monmouth St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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131 Summer St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

157 Summer St, Unit 1F

44 Central St, Unit 3

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37 Central St, Unit 4, Unit 4
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90 Albion St

136 School St

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388 Highland Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

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19 Chester St, Unit 38, Unit 38

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152 Summer St

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196 Central St, Unit 1C, Unit 1C

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58 Atherton St, Unit 1F, Unit 1F

155 Summer St, Unit 4F

Davis Building

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110 Central St
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97 College Ave

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145 Highland Ave

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140 Highland Ave, Unit #6, Unit #6

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145 Summer St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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145 Summer St, Unit 3r, Unit 3r

155 Summer St, Unit 2R

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189 Summer St, Unit #3, Unit #3

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872 Broadway

163 Summer St, Unit 37

163 Summer St, Unit 26
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157 Summer St, Unit 12AR

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53 Laurel St, Unit 5, Unit 5

155 Summer St, Unit 16R

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154 Summer St

155 Summer St, Unit 8R

155 Summer St, Unit 4B

157 Summer St, Unit 7F

163 Summer St, Unit 3

155 Summer St, Unit 3B

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474 Broadway, Unit 37, Unit 37
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40 Boston Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

163 Summer St

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474 Broadway, Unit 37, Unit 37

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146 Oxford St

155 Summer St, Unit 5R

157 Summer St, Unit 9R

155 Summer St, Unit 7R

157 Summer St, Unit 11R

155 Summer St, Unit 6R

157 Summer St, Unit 3R
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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 |
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| Powder House Square Studio Apartments | $2,375 | $1,750 | $3,600 |
| Powder House Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,846 | $2,000 | $4,642 |
| Powder House Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,531 | $1,820 | $8,216 |
| Powder House Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,159 | $2,300 | $6,850 |
| Powder House Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,939 | $3,000 | $6,900 |
| Powder House Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,902 | $3,950 | $7,900 |
| Powder House Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,391 | $6,250 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available Powder House Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Powder House Square area of Somerville, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 136 School St priced from $2,150. Chester Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Powder House Square apartments for rent in Somerville, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 136 School St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Chester Street Apartments | Studio 380sf 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Davis Building | Studio + | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powder House Square area is the $0.29 price per square foot 22 Murdock St Model at 22 Murdock St, Unit 2 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Powder House Square apartment is the 509 Medford St Model at 509 Medford St, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powder House Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 22 Murdock St, Unit 2 | 22 Murdock St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 509 Medford St, Unit 2 | 509 Medford St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 139 Oxford St, Unit 12 | 139 Oxford St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 5 Blake St | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 146 Oxford St | 146 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6 | 18 Murdock St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 3 | 12 Hancock St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 108 College Ave, Unit #29 | 108 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 140 Highland Ave, Unit #6 | 140 Highland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 56 Walden St, Unit 2 | 56 Walden St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
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 $2,200.
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.
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