Cheap Homes for Rent in Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (71 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 34 Boston Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Boston Ave, Unit 2

34 Boston Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 42 William St

$1,000 - $5,000

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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42 William St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 151 Summer St

$2,125 - $2,800

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$2,125 - $2,800

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$2,125 - $2,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jul 1

151 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 119 College Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

119 College Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 153 Summer St

$2,150 - $3,850

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$2,150 - $3,850

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$2,150 - $3,850

1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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153 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 155 Summer St

$2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

155 Summer St, Unit 9R

155 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 154 Summer St

$2,200 - $3,100

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$2,200 - $3,100

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$2,200 - $3,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jul 1

154 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 154 Summer St

$2,200 - $3,750

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$2,200 - $3,750

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$2,200 - $3,750

2 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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154 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143

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property at 286 Beacon St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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286 Beacon St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 11 Rice Ave

$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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11 Rice Ave, Unit 2

11 Rice Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 166 Summer St

$2,250 - $4,100

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$2,250 - $4,100

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$2,250 - $4,100

1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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166 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 57 Regent St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

57 Regent St, Unit 1R

57 Regent St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 293 Beacon St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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293 Beacon St, Unit 2

293 Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143

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property at 152 Summer St

$2,300 - $4,250

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$2,300 - $4,250

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$2,300 - $4,250

1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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152 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 5 Chester St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

5 Chester St, Unit 33

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140

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property at 4 Washington Ave

$2,350 - $2,800

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$2,350

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$2,350

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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4 Washington Ave

CambridgeMA02140

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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. 162 Summer Street 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
162 Summer StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA

As of June 12, 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 509 Medford St Model at 509 Medford St, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Harvard 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.
22 Murdock St, Unit 222 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29
509 Medford St, Unit 2509 Medford St2BR,1BA$0.25
58 Atherton St, Unit 358 Atherton St1BR,1BA$0.33
139 Oxford St, Unit 12139 Oxford St2BR,1BA$0.30
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
60 Walden St, Unit 260 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.25
18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.618 Murdock St1BR,1BA$0.28
12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 312 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
27 Forest St27 Forest St3BR,1BA$0.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Powder House Square

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

There are currently 759 Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $15,000. There are also 548 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Powder House Square ranging from $1,150 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 $1,150 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,496.

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 $6,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,380 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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