Cheap Homes for Rent in the Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (76 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 28 Avon St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

28 Avon St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 23 Princeton St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

23 Princeton 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 Sep 1

151 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 10 Roberts St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

10 Roberts St, Unit 32

10 Roberts St
SomervilleMA02145
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

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154 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143

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property at 224-226 Harvard St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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224-226 Harvard St

MedfordMA02155
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 5 Chester St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Chester St, Unit 33

5 Chester St
CambridgeMA02140

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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

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property at 286 Beacon St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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286 Beacon St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 40 Linnaean St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

40 Linnaean St, Unit #11

40 Linnaean St
CambridgeMA02138

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Cheapest Available Powder House Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
162 Summer StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA

As of July 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Murdock St, Unit 222 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29
35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #335 Whitfield Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 Atherton St, Unit 358 Atherton St1BR,1BA$0.33
131 Summer St, Unit #2131 Summer St2BR,1BA$0.31
6 Hinckley St, Unit 36 Hinckley St2BR,1BA$0.32
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
19 Ashland St19 Ashland St3BR,1BA$0.36
6 White Street Pl, Unit #R6 White Street Pl2BR,2BA$0.35
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 587 Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,425 to $9,100. There are also 326 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Powder House Square ranging from $1,130 to $12,000.

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 $1,130 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,726.

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 $1,450 to $5,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,330 to $8,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,100.

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