Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (39 Rentals)

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26 Ellington Rd
$1,175 - $3,700
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$1,175 - $3,700

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Ellington Rd

26 Ellington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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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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property at 97 College Ave

$2,225 - $3,600

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$2,225

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97 College Ave

SomervilleMA02144
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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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474 Broadway, Unit 37, Unit 37
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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474 Broadway, Unit 37, Unit 37

474 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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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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474 Broadway, Unit 37, Unit 37
$2,350
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$2,350

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$2,350
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474 Broadway, Unit 37, Unit 37

474 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

19 Ashland St

19 Ashland StSomerville, MA 02144
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235A Highland Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

235A Highland Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

235A Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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509 Medford St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
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509 Medford St, Unit 2, Unit 2

509 Medford StSomerville, MA 02145
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

110 Central St

110 Central StSomerville, MA 02143
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145 Highland Ave, Unit 1, 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, Unit 1

145 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
$2,550 - $3,200
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$2,550 - $3,200

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$2,550 - $3,200
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 402 Highland Ave

$2,650 - $3,500

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$2,650

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$2,650

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402 Highland Ave

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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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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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 May 15, 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 509 Medford St Model at 509 Medford St, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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
509 Medford St, Unit 2509 Medford St2BR,1BA$0.25
134 Elm St, Unit 1134 Elm St3BR,2BA$0.33
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
5 Clyde St5 Clyde St2BR,1BA$0.35
18 Murdock St, Unit #14 - 1.618 Murdock St1BR,1BA$0.28
6 White Street Pl, Unit #R6 White Street Pl2BR,2BA$0.35
12 Hancock St, Unit #12-14 unit 312 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
108 College Ave, Unit #29108 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23

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Powder House, Somerville, MA

Ranked #18

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Powder House?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Powder House is at Davis Building listed at $2,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Powder House Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Powder House Apartment is $2,650 at Davis Building.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Powder House Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Powder House is starting from $3,000 at Davis Building.

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