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68 Willow Ave, Unit 2A
68 Willow AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$1,975
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213 Highland Ave, Unit 2L
213 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,100
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Studio Apartments Available Now136 Highland Ave
136 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,150
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90 Albion St
90 Albion StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,150
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Studio Apartments Available Now136 Highland Ave
136 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,200
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213 Highland Ave, Unit 213
213 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,225
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205 Highland Ave, Unit 1
205 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,250
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145 Highland Ave, Unit #30
145 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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140 Highland Ave, Unit #6
140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,250
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Studio Apartments Available Now136 Highland Ave
136 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,295
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3
140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,300
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872 Broadway, Unit 205
872 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02144
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116 College Ave, Unit 4
116 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$2,300
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189 Summer St, Unit #3
189 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,400
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482 Broadway
482 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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325 Highland Ave, Unit T14
325 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
101 Rogers Ave
SomervilleMA02144
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$2,450
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110 Central St, Unit 138-12A
110 Central StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,485
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$2,485
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402 Highland Ave, Unit 4
402 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$2,500
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Studio Apartments Available Nov 15, 2026138 Highland Ave
138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now373 Highland Ave
373 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$2,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now373 Highland Ave
373 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$2,550
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Studio Apartments Available Now138 Highland Ave
138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,600
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now205 Highland Ave
205 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,600
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90 Wallace St, Unit 2T
90 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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205 Highland Ave, Unit 1
205 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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205B Highland Ave
205B Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,600
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$2,600
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543 Broadway, Unit 543A
543 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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$2,600
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205B Highland Ave, Unit 1
205B Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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543 Broadway, Unit 2T
543 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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178 Boston Ave, Unit R
178 Boston AveSomerville, MA 02144
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$2,600
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131 Josephine Ave, Unit 3
131 Josephine AveSomerville, MA 02144
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140 Highland Ave, Unit #15
140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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132 Highland Rd, Unit 136 Highland Ave
132 Highland RdSomerville, MA 02144
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$2,650
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$2,650
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543 Broadway, Unit 2
543 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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543 Broadway, Unit 2
543 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
8 Hill St
SomervilleMA02144
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543 Broadway, Unit 543
543 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Powder House?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder House Studio Apartments | $2,309 | $2,100 | $3,600 |
| Powder House 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $1,975 | $4,175 |
| Powder House 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $2,500 | $5,950 |
| Powder House 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,868 | $2,700 | $5,295 |
| Powder House 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,564 | $1,200 | $7,000 |
| Powder House 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,856 | $4,595 | $8,000 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available Powder House Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 & 138 Highland Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House, MA
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powder House area is the $0.24 price per square foot 5 Blake St Model at 5 Blake St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Powder House apartment is the 325 Highland Ave Model at 325 Highland Ave, Unit T14 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 5 Blake St, Unit 3 | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 325 Highland Ave, Unit T14 | 325 Highland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 15 Blake St, Unit #8 | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6 | 18 Murdock St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 3 | 12 Hancock St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 543 Broadway, Unit 2 | 543 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 543 Broadway, Unit 2 | 543 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 107 College Ave, Unit #22 | 107 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 140 Highland Ave, Unit #6 | 140 Highland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 543 Broadway, Unit 543A | 543 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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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 $2,100.
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