Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powderhouse/Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $980 (27 Rentals)

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,200 - $3,150

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Base Rent$2,200 - $3,150

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $3,150
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 32 Hinckley St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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32 Hinckley St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 173 Highland Ave
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

173 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02143

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146 Highland Ave, Unit 1
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

146 Highland Ave, Unit 1

146 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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145 Highland Ave, Unit 1
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

145 Highland Ave, Unit 1

145 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 18 Waldo St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

18 Waldo St

SomervilleMA02143
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property at 10 Roberts St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

10 Roberts St

SomervilleMA02145

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106 Vernon St, Unit 3
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

106 Vernon St, Unit 3

106 Vernon StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 68 Trull St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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68 Trull St

SomervilleMA02145
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541 Broadway, Unit R3
$2,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

541 Broadway, Unit R3

541 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145
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140 Highland Ave
$2,700 - $3,150

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Base Rent$2,700 - $3,150

Total Monthly Price$2,700 - $3,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

140 Highland Ave

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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37 Josephine Ave
$2,700 - $4,400

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Base Rent$2,700 - $4,400

Total Monthly Price$2,700 - $4,400
12 Month Lease Term
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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20 Liberty Ave, Unit 2
$980

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$980

Total Monthly Price$980
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

20 Liberty Ave, Unit 2

20 Liberty AveMedford, MA 02155
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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484 Main St, Unit 3
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

484 Main St, Unit 3

484 Main StMedford, MA 02155
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property at 520 High St
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

520 High St

MedfordMA02155
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5 Blake St
$2,400 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $2,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

5 Blake St

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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5 Blake St, Unit 1A
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

5 Blake St, Unit 1A

5 Blake StCambridge, MA 02140
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property at 72 Edward St
$2,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

72 Edward St

MedfordMA02155

Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Powderhouse/Powder House Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powderhouse/Powder House, MA

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powderhouse/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 Powderhouse/Powder House apartment is the 28 Hinckley St Model at 28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powderhouse/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
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
540 Main St, Unit R2540 Main St2BR,1BA$0.28
10 Pearson Ave, Unit 110 Pearson Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
541 Broadway, Unit R3541 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.27
5 Blake St, Unit 1A5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.26
540 Main St, Unit 2B540 Main St2BR,1BA$0.28
308 Summer St, Unit 1B308 Summer St2BR,1BA$0.32
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
5 Clyde St5 Clyde St2BR,1BA$0.35

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Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA

Ranked #18

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

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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 $2,200.

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 $2,550, while the average apartment in Powderhouse/Powder House costs $3,750.

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