Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (85 Rentals)

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99 School St, Unit 1
$900
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$900

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$900
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

99 School St, Unit 1

99 School StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 4 Forster St

$1,850

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$1,850

Total Monthly Price
$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4 Forster St

SomervilleMA02145
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213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L
$1,975
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$1,975

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$1,975
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213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L

213 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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154 Summer St, Unit 1F
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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154 Summer St, Unit 1F

154 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,100 - $2,600
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$2,100 - $2,600

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$2,100 - $2,600
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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123 Highland Ave
$2,125
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$1,770
Required Monthly Fees
$355

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$2,125
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123 Highland Ave

123 Highland AveSomerville, 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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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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205 Highland Ave, Unit 1
$2,225
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$2,225

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$2,225
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205 Highland Ave, Unit 1

205 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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145 Highland Ave, Unit #30
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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145 Highland Ave, Unit #30

145 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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130 Summer St, Unit 3R
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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130 Summer St, Unit 3R

130 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3
$2,295
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$2,295

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$2,295
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 35 Davis Square

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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35 Davis Square

SomervilleMA02144
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872 Broadway, Unit 205
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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872 Broadway, Unit 205

872 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02144
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116 College Ave, Unit 4
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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116 College Ave, Unit 4

116 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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130 Highland Ave, Unit 4
$2,385
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$2,385

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$2,385
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130 Highland Ave, Unit 4

130 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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482 Broadway
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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482 Broadway

482 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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Cheapest Available Powder House Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,000
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA

As of January 01, 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 153 Summer St Model at 153 Summer St, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
146 Oxford St, Unit 8146 Oxford St1BR,1BA$0.24
5 Chester St, Unit 15-335 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
27 Knapp St, Unit D-1427 Knapp StStudio ,1BA$0.22
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
196 Central St, Unit 1C196 Central StStudio ,1BA$0.22
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23

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 $2,100.

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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