Cheap Homes for Rent in the Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,280 (17 Rentals)

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property at 136 Highland Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
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136 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02143

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property at 170 Highland Ave
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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170 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 400 Highland Ave
$2,485 - $5,600

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Base Rent$2,485 - $5,600

Total Monthly Price$2,485 - $5,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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400 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 511 Medford St
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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511 Medford St, Unit Apt 2

511 Medford St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 14 Murdock St
$2,549

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Base Rent$2,549

Total Monthly Price$2,549
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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14 Murdock St, Unit 1

14 Murdock St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 25 Linden Ave
$2,575

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Base Rent$2,575

Total Monthly Price$2,575
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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25 Linden Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 25 Linden Ave
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Furnished

25 Linden Ave, Unit 23

25 Linden Ave
SomervilleMA02143

Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Homes for Rent in Powder House, MA

As of September 27, 2026 the best value rental home in the Powder House area is the $0.25 price per square foot 14 Murdock St Model at 14 Murdock St, Unit 1 in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value Powder House rental home is the 36 Cedar St Model at 36 Cedar St in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting at $3,450 with a $0.35 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powder House homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14 Murdock St, Unit 114 Murdock St1BR, 1BA$0.25
36 Cedar St36 Cedar St3BR, 1BA$0.35
6 White Street Pl, Unit R6 White Street Pl3BR, 2BA$0.36
6 Nashua St, Unit 26 Nashua St3BR, 1BA$0.37
59 Cedar St, Unit 2l59 Cedar St3BR, 1BA$0.38
2 Gilson Ter, Unit 12 Gilson Ter3BR, 1BA$0.41
206 Summer St, Unit 2206 Summer St3BR, 2BA$0.41
5 Lowden Ave, Unit 1##5 Lowden Ave4BR, 1BA$0.42
381 Highland Ave, Unit 1381 Highland Ave3BR, 1BA$0.45
12 Hancock St, Unit 112 Hancock St3BR, 1BA$0.45

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Powder House, Somerville, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Powder House

What type of rentals are currently available in Powder House?

There are currently 266 Apartments for Rent in Powder House, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $9,100. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Powder House ranging from $1,280 to $8,000.

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 $1,280 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,818.

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 $2,900 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,800.

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