
Cheap Homes for Rent in Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,000 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Powder House area of Somerville.


Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home

Room in Shared 6 bed/1.5 bath home

68 Willow Ave, Unit room

68 Willow Ave, Unit 2-1

76 Willow Ave, Unit 2
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148 Highland Ave, Unit #2

872 Broadway, Unit 302

66 Partridge Ave, Unit 68

68 Partridge Ave, Unit 68

136 Highland Ave

142 Highland Ave, Unit 20

142 Highland Ave, Unit 19

309 Highland Ave, Unit 4
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138 Highland Ave

5 Blake St, Unit 8

119 College Ave, Unit 36

14 Murdock St

140 Highland Ave, Unit 4

8 Orchard St
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11 Liberty Ave

131 Josephine Ave, Unit 3

77 Liberty Ave

252 Cedar St

12 Hancock St, Unit 3

14 Hancock St, Unit 3

12 Hancock St, Unit 3

119 College Ave

2 Beech St
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474 Broadway, Unit #28

69 Partridge Ave, Unit 3

474 Broadway, Unit 28

56 William St
Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Powder House?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Powder House 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,470 | $2,600 | $5,700 |
Powder House 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,968 | $2,850 | $7,350 |
Powder House 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,018 | $1,030 | $7,000 |
Powder House 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,355 | $1,200 | $6,800 |
Powder House 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,366 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 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 |
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16 Nashua St | 76 Perkins by the room | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
136 & 138 Highland Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powder House, MA
As of September 17, 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 28A Cherry St Model at 28A Cherry St, Unit 1 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 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 |
28A Cherry St, Unit 1 | 28A Cherry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
119 College Ave, Unit 36 | 119 College Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
85 College Ave, Unit #2B | 85 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
400 Highland Ave, Unit 4 | 400 Highland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.26 |
325 Highland Ave, Unit T14 | 325 Highland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
15 Blake St, Unit #8 | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
23 Ames St, Unit 1T | 23 Ames St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6 | 140 Highland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
83 Orchard St, Unit 3A | 83 Orchard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePowder House, Somerville, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Powder House
What type of rentals are currently available in Powder House?
There are currently 560 Apartments for Rent in Powder House, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $15,000. There are also 365 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Powder House ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Powder House?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Powder House ranges from $1,000 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,467.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Powder House?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Powder House range from $2,700 to $5,295, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $7,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,030 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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