Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $800 (27 Rentals)

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Kent Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kent Street Apartments

32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powder House Square area is the $0.21 price per square foot 90 Albion St Model at 90 Albion St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Powder House Square apartment is the 28 Cherry St Model at 28 Cherry St, Unit 1 starting at $2,325 with a $0.23 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.
90 Albion St, Unit 190 Albion StStudio ,1BA$0.21
28 Cherry St, Unit 128 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3639 Somerville AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
16 Chester St, Unit 3216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.22
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
333 Beacon St, Unit 1333 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
17 Ames St, Unit 117 Ames St3BR,1BA$0.22
108 College Ave, Unit 36108 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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