
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powderhouse/Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Powderhouse/Powder House area of Somerville.


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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

185 Lowell St

136 Highland Ave

138 Highland Ave

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90 Albion St

138 Highland Ave

136 Highland Ave

138 Highland Ave

136 Highland Ave
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136 Highland Ave

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145 Highland Ave, Unit #30

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140 Highland Ave, Unit #6

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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3

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872 Broadway, Unit 205

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116 College Ave, Unit 4

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189 Summer St, Unit #3

138 Highland Ave

138 Highland Ave

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390 Highland Ave, Unit 402-31
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132 Highland Rd, Unit 33

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325 Highland Ave, Unit T14

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482 Broadway

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543 Broadway, Unit 2T

101 Rogers Ave

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110 Central St, Unit 138-12A

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402 Highland Ave, Unit 4

138 Highland Ave

138 Highland Ave

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13 Charnwood Rd, Unit 3
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549 Broadway, Unit 2T

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13 Charnwood Rd, Unit 3

373 Highland Ave

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90 Wallace St, Unit 90 Wallace Street

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18 Holyoke Rd, Unit 1

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18 Holyoke Rd, Unit 18

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90 Wallace St, Unit 2T

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205 Highland Ave, Unit 1

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205B Highland Ave

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543 Broadway, Unit 543A
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40 Linden Ave, Unit 1

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90 Wallace St, Unit 2

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90 Wallace St, Unit 2

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140 Highland Ave, Unit #15

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131 Josephine Ave, Unit 3

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543 Broadway, Unit 543

8 Hill St

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42 Linden Ave, Unit 1

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40 Linden Ave, Unit 1

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543 Broadway, Unit 2
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Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Powderhouse/Powder House?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhouse/Powder House Studio Apartments | $2,266 | $1,900 | $3,600 |
| Powderhouse/Powder House 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,772 | $2,200 | $4,175 |
| Powderhouse/Powder House 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,216 | $2,500 | $5,950 |
| Powderhouse/Powder House 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,971 | $2,700 | $5,295 |
| Powderhouse/Powder House 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,524 | $1,200 | $7,000 |
| Powderhouse/Powder House 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,868 | $4,595 | $7,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Powderhouse/Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available Powderhouse/Powder House Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 & 138 Highland Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powderhouse/Powder House, MA
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powderhouse/Powder House area is the $0.23 price per square foot 140 Highland Ave Model at 140 Highland Ave, Unit #6 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Powderhouse/Powder House apartment is the 15 Blake St Model at 15 Blake St, Unit #8 starting at $2,395 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powderhouse/Powder House apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 140 Highland Ave, Unit #6 | 140 Highland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 15 Blake St, Unit #8 | 15 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 5 Blake St, Unit 3 | 5 Blake St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 325 Highland Ave, Unit T14 | 325 Highland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 90 Wallace St, Unit 2 | 90 Wallace St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 543 Broadway, Unit 543A | 543 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 90 Wallace St, Unit 2 | 90 Wallace St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 107 College Ave, Unit #22 | 107 College Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 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 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePowderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA
Ranked #17
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powderhouse/Powder House Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Powderhouse/Powder House?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Powderhouse/Powder House is under $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powderhouse/Powder House?
The cheapest apartment in Powderhouse/Powder House is 136 & 138 Highland Avenue which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Powderhouse/Powder House costs $15,000.
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