Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (122 Rentals)

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24 Park Ave
$2,000 - $3,600
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$2,000 - $3,600

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$2,000 - $3,600
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Park Ave

24 Park AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 185 Lowell St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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185 Lowell St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 157 Summer St

$2,100 - $2,900

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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157 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143

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136 School St
$2,150 - $2,350
Total Monthly Price9 Month Lease Term

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$2,150 - $2,350

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$2,150 - $2,350
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

136 School St

136 School StSomerville, 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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388 Highland Ave, Unit #1
$2,185
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$2,185

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$2,185
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388 Highland Ave, Unit #1

388 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,195 - $2,500
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$2,195 - $2,500

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$2,195 - $2,500
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15

136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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110 Central St
$2,200 - $2,500
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$2,200 - $2,500

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$2,200 - $2,500
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110 Central St

110 Central StSomerville, MA 02143
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152 Summer St
$2,200 - $3,300
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$2,200 - $3,300

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$2,200 - $3,300
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

152 Summer St

152 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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Davis Building
$2,200 - $3,700
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$2,200 - $3,700

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$2,200 - $3,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Davis Building

402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 569 Somerville Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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569 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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7 Jay St
$2,225 - $4,750
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$2,225 - $4,750

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$2,225 - $4,750
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Jay St

7 Jay StSomerville, MA 02144
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145 Highland Ave
$2,250 - $2,500
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$2,250 - $2,500

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$2,250 - $2,500
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145 Highland Ave

145 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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53 Laurel St, Unit 5
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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53 Laurel St, Unit 5

53 Laurel StSomerville, MA 02143
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154 Summer St
$2,300 - $4,200
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$2,300 - $4,200

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$2,300 - $4,200
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154 Summer St

154 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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872 Broadway
$2,300 - $2,475
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$2,300 - $2,475

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$2,300 - $2,475
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872 Broadway

872 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02144
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property at 155 Summer St

$2,175 - $2,350

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$2,300

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$2,300

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155 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 163 Summer St

$2,300 - $4,250

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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163 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
136 School StStudio1BR,1BA$2,150
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,200
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powder House Square area is the $0.24 price per square foot 153 Summer St Model at 153 Summer St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Powder House Square apartment is the 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 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.
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
5 Chester St5 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
27 Forest St, Unit 627 Forest St2BR,1BA$0.28
15 Blake St15 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.618 Murdock St1BR,1BA$0.28
196 Central St, Unit 1C196 Central StStudio ,1BA$0.22
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.24

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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