
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Powder House Square area of Somerville.


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26 Burnham St, Unit 26 Burnham Street

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90 Chandler St, Unit 1

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32 Wallace St, Unit 1F

49 Newbern Ave

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96 College Ave, Unit #7

155 Summer St, Unit #3B

155 Summer St, Unit 3B

157 Summer St, Unit 1F

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154 Summer St
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28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R

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154 Summer St

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168 Summer St

32 Hinckley St

162 Summer St, Unit #15

162 Summer St, Unit 14

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

155 Summer St, Unit 9R

136 Highland Ave, Unit 6

12 Evergreen Square
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130 Highland Ave

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155R Summer St, Unit 9

136 Highland Ave, Unit #6

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129 Highland Ave

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61 Summer St, Unit 1

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61 Summer St, Unit 1

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145 Highland Ave, Unit 1

155 Summer St, Unit 7R

155 Summer St, Unit 10R

594 Somerville Ave
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153 Summer St, Unit 1

192 Central St, Unit #B

Kent Street Apartments

136 School St

119 College Ave

123 Highland Avenue

26 Alfred St

Frost Terrace

Chester Street Apartments

15 Chester St, Unit 21
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9 Chester St, Unit 3

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5 Chester St, Unit 47

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13 Walden St, Unit 2

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10 Chester St

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4 Cogswell Pl, Unit 1

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6 Agassiz St, Unit 3

40 Linnaean St, Unit 11

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12 Newport Rd, Unit Studio Apartment

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49 Roseland St, Unit 2

132.5 Oxford St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder House Square Studio Apartments | $2,420 | $1,717 | $3,600 |
| Powder House Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,200 | $4,195 |
| Powder House Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,332 | $1,799 | $4,679 |
| Powder House Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,932 | $1,232 | $8,999 |
| Powder House Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,909 | $3,300 | $6,900 |
| Powder House Square 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,569 | $3,950 | $9,000 |
| Powder House Square 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,715 | $5,200 | $9,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 50 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 & 138 Highland Avenue | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA
As of August 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 35 Whitfield Rd Model at 35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #3 starting at $3,300 with a $0.33 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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 |
| 35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #3 | 35 Whitfield Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R | 28 Hinckley St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 58 Atherton St, Unit 3 | 58 Atherton St | 1BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 131 Summer St, Unit #2 | 131 Summer St | 2BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| 567 Main St, Unit 1R | 567 Main St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 540 Main St, Unit 2B | 540 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 153 Summer St, Unit 1 | 153 Summer St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 6 White Street Pl, Unit #R | 6 White Street Pl | 2BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 27 Forest St | 27 Forest St | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powder House Square Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powder House Square?
The cheapest apartment in Powder House Square is 136 & 138 Highland Avenue which is listed at $2,350, while the average apartment in Powder House Square costs $3,595.
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