Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (52 Rentals)

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90 Chandler St, Unit 2
$1,400
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$1,400

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90 Chandler St, Unit 2

90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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90 Albion St
$2,150
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$2,150

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$2,150
Studio Apartment Available Now

90 Albion St

90 Albion StSomerville, MA 02143
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388 Highland Ave, Unit #1
$2,185
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$2,185

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$2,185
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388 Highland Ave, Unit #1

388 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,195 - $2,500
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$2,195 - $2,500

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$2,195 - $2,500
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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110 Central St
$2,200 - $2,500
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$2,200 - $2,500

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

110 Central StSomerville, MA 02143
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145 Highland Ave
$2,250 - $2,500
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$2,250 - $2,500

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$2,250 - $2,500
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145 Highland Ave

145 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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872 Broadway
$2,300 - $2,475
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$2,300 - $2,475

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$2,300 - $2,475
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872 Broadway

872 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02144
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property at 32 Hinckley St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

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32 Hinckley St

SomervilleMA02145
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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
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140 Highland Ave

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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19 Ashland St
$2,400 - $3,500
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$2,400 - $3,500

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$2,400 - $3,500
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19 Ashland St

19 Ashland StSomerville, MA 02144
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19 Boston Ave, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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19 Boston Ave, Unit 1

19 Boston AveSomerville, MA 02144
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402 Highland Ave, Unit 4
$2,485
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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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116 College Ave
$2,600 - $3,750
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$2,600 - $3,750

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$2,600 - $3,750
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116 College Ave

116 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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140 Highland Ave, Unit #15
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
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140 Highland Ave, Unit #15

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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362 Highland Ave, Unit 2B
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

362 Highland Ave, Unit 2B

362 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 8 Hill St

$2,700

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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Hill St

SomervilleMA02144

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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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145 Albion St, Unit 1
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
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145 Albion St, Unit 1

145 Albion StSomerville, MA 02144
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282 Lowell St, Unit 1
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

282 Lowell St, Unit 1

282 Lowell StSomerville, MA 02145
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107 College Ave, Unit #22
$2,775
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$2,775

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$2,775
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107 College Ave, Unit #22

107 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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110 Central St
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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110 Central St

110 Central StSomerville, MA 02143
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73 Partridge Ave, Unit 3B
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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73 Partridge Ave, Unit 3B

73 Partridge AveSomerville, MA 02145
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543 Broadway
$2,800 - $3,200
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$2,800 - $3,200

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$2,800 - $3,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 15

543 Broadway

543 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.6

18 Murdock StSomerville, MA 02145
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8 Fiske Ave, Unit 2
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
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8 Fiske Ave, Unit 2

8 Fiske AveSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 12 Alpine St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Alpine St

SomervilleMA02144
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16 Nashua St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

16 Nashua St

16 Nashua StSomerville, MA 02145
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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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15 Blake St
$2,395
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$2,395

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$2,395
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15 Blake St

15 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St
$2,400 - $2,700
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$2,400 - $2,700

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$2,400 - $2,700
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5 Blake St

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 March 30, 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 140 Highland Ave Model at 140 Highland Ave, Unit #6 starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Kendall 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
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St15 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
107 College Ave, Unit #22107 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.28
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
15 Blake St, Unit 415 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.29
18 Murdock St, Unit 3-218 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.29

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Powder House, Somerville, MA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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.

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