Cheap Homes for Rent in Powder House Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (139 Rentals)

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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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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jul 1

151 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 153 Summer St

$2,150 - $3,850

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$2,150 - $3,850
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1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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153 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 36 Linnaean St

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 1

36 Linnaean St, Unit 15

36 Linnaean St
CambridgeMA02138
property at 154 Summer St

$2,200 - $3,100

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$2,200 - $3,100
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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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154 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143

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property at 129 Highland Ave

$2,250 - $3,400

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$2,250 - $3,400
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$2,250 - $3,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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129 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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, 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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1 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 1

152 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 5 Chester St

$2,300

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$2,300
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Chester St, Unit 33, Unit 33

5 Chester St
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 Studio unit found at Chester Street Apartments priced from $2,100. 136 School St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Powder House Square apartments for rent in Somerville, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chester Street ApartmentsStudio 380sf 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,100
136 School StStudio1BR,1BA$2,150
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA

As of April 26, 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 15 Blake St Model at 15 Blake St, Unit 4 starting at $2,875 with a $0.29 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.
22 Murdock St, Unit 222 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29
15 Blake St, Unit 415 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.29
146 Oxford St146 Oxford St1BR,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St15 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
108 College Ave, Unit #29108 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
56 Walden St, Unit 256 Walden St1BR,1BA$0.29
18 Murdock St, Unit 3-218 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29
66 Walden St66 Walden StStudio ,1BA$0.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Powder House Square

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

There are currently 909 Apartments for Rent in Powder House Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,225 to $15,000. There are also 855 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 $4,596.

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 $2,500 to $6,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,230 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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