
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (34 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

157 Summer St, Unit 1F

157 Summer St, Unit #1F

136 School St

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90 Albion St

97 College Ave

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28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R
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Davis Building

155 Summer St, Unit 4F

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154 Summer St

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97 College Ave, Unit 1

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67 Hudson St, Unit 3

154 Central St

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735 Somerville Ave

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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155 Summer St, Unit 3B

155 Summer St, Unit 16R

136 Highland Ave, Unit 6

162 Summer St, Unit #15

163 Summer St, Unit #3

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119 College Ave

123 Highland Avenue
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15 Rice Ave, Unit Rice Ave #1

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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

Frost Terrace

Chester Street Apartments

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224 Harvard St, Unit 3

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5 Chester St

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16 Chester St, Unit 32

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13 Sanger St, Unit 11 Sanger
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10 Chester St

15 Chester St, Unit 21
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+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 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 |
| 136 & 138 Highland Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| 123 Highland Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA
As of June 24, 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 65 Wareham St Model at 65 Wareham St, Unit 2 starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Edgeworth 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 |
| 65 Wareham St, Unit 2 | 65 Wareham St | 3BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 58 Atherton St, Unit 3 | 58 Atherton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 55 Bristol Rd, Unit 1 | 55 Bristol Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 11 Burnham St | 11 Burnham St | 3BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| 24 Ellington Rd | 24 Ellington Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| 363 Beacon St | 363 Beacon St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 66 Walden St | 66 Walden St | 3BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 19 Ashland St | 19 Ashland St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
| 27 Forest St | 27 Forest St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
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.
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