Cheap Homes for Rent in Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $700 (62 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Powder House Square area of Somerville.

property at 64 Willow Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

64 Willow Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 51 Trull St

$1,800

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$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

51 Trull St, Unit 1

51 Trull St
SomervilleMA02145

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138 Highland Ave
$2,150
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartments Available Now

138 Highland Ave

138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 154 Summer St

$2,150

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$2,150

Total Monthly Price
$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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154 Summer St, Unit 3R

154 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 397 Broadway

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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397 Broadway, Unit #2

397 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 154 Summer St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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154 Summer St, Unit 3R

154 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143
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19 Forest St
$2,215
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$1,860
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,215
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

19 Forest St

19 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
Furnished
property at 153 Summer St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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153 Summer St, Unit 6

153 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143

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16 Forest St
$2,275
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Base Rent
$1,920
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 18

16 Forest St

16 Forest StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 293 Beacon St

$2,295

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$2,295

Total Monthly Price
$2,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

293 Beacon St, Unit 2

293 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 60 Berkeley St

$2,300

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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60 Berkeley St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 5 Chester St

$2,300

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

5 Chester St, Unit 33

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 116 College Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 College Ave, Unit 47

116 College Ave
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 5 Blake St

$2,395

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$2,395

Total Monthly Price
$2,395

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 286 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

286 Beacon St, Unit 1

286 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 284 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

284 Beacon St, Unit 1

284 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 183 Willis Ave

$2,400

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

183 Willis Ave

MedfordMA02155
property at 38 Day St

$2,450 - $2,900

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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

38 Day St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 44 Belmont St

$2,500

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$2,500

Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

44 Belmont St, Unit 2

44 Belmont St
SomervilleMA02143

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Cheapest Available Powder House Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA

As of December 18, 2025 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 58 Atherton St Model at 58 Atherton St, Unit 1F starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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
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
16 Chester St, Unit 216 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Powder House Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Powder House Square?

There are currently 741 Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $15,000. There are also 512 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Powder House Square ranging from $775 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Powder House Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Powder House Square ranges from $775 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,464.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Powder House Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Powder House Square range from $900 to $6,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $880 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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