Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (37 Rentals)

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26 Ellington Rd
$1,175 - $3,600
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$1,175 - $3,600

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$1,175 - $3,600
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Ellington Rd

26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 97 College Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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97 College Ave

SomervilleMA02144
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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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97 College Ave, Unit 1
$2,225
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$2,225

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$2,225
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97 College Ave, Unit 1

97 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
$2,250 - $3,200
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$2,250 - $3,200

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$2,250 - $3,200
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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67 Hudson St, Unit 3
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

67 Hudson St, Unit 3

67 Hudson StSomerville, MA 02143
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140 Highland Ave
$2,375 - $2,500
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$2,375 - $2,500

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$2,375 - $2,500
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

140 Highland Ave

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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110 Central St
$2,500 - $3,200
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$2,500 - $3,200

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$2,500 - $3,200
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110 Central St

110 Central StSomerville, MA 02143
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145 Highland Ave, Unit 1
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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145 Highland Ave, Unit 1

145 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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22 Murdock St, Unit 17
$2,550
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$2,550

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$2,550
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22 Murdock St, Unit 17

22 Murdock StSomerville, MA 02145
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116 College Ave
$2,600 - $3,750
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$2,600 - $3,750

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$2,600 - $3,750
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

116 College Ave

116 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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223 Highland Ave
$2,600 - $3,700
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$2,600 - $3,700

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$2,600 - $3,700
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

223 Highland Ave

223 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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37 Josephine Ave
$2,700 - $4,400
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$2,700 - $4,400

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$2,700 - $4,400
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

37 Josephine Ave

37 Josephine AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 10 Roberts St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10 Roberts St

SomervilleMA02145
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110 Central St
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

110 Central St

110 Central StSomerville, MA 02143
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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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5 Blake St, Unit 1A
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

5 Blake St, Unit 1A

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Powder House Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Davis BuildingStudio +Studio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House, MA

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powder House 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 apartment is the 19 Chandler St Model at 19 Chandler St, Unit 1 starting at $4,900 with a $0.49 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powder House apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Murdock St, Unit 222 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29
19 Chandler St, Unit 119 Chandler St4BR,2BA$0.49
44 William St, Unit 2J44 William St3BR,1.5BA$0.49
55 Bristol Rd, Unit 155 Bristol Rd3BR,1BA$0.37
11 Burnham St11 Burnham St3BR,2BA$0.41
37 Josephine Ave37 Josephine Ave4BR,2BA$0.44
24 Ellington Rd24 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.38
53 Cedar St, Unit #3R53 Cedar St3BR,1BA$0.42
19 Ashland St19 Ashland St3BR,1BA$0.36
243 Summer St243 Summer St5BR,2BA$0.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Powder House, Somerville, MA

Ranked #16

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powder House Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Powder House?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Powder House is under $2,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powder House?

The cheapest apartment in Powder House is Davis Building which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Powder House costs $15,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Powder House?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Powder House that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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