Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powderhouse/Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,300 (31 Rentals)

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90 Chandler St, Unit 2
$1,425
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$1,425

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$1,425
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

90 Chandler St, Unit 2

90 Chandler StSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 32 Hinckley St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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32 Hinckley St

SomervilleMA02145
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97 College Ave, Unit 1
$2,225
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$2,225

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$2,225
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

97 College Ave, Unit 1

97 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
$2,250 - $3,200
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$2,250 - $3,200

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$2,250 - $3,200
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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145 Highland Ave, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

145 Highland Ave, Unit 1

145 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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223 Highland Ave
$2,600 - $3,700
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$2,600 - $3,700

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$2,600 - $3,700
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

223 Highland Ave

223 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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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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140 Highland Ave
$2,700 - $3,150
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$2,700 - $3,150

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$2,700 - $3,150
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

140 Highland Ave

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 10 Roberts St

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10 Roberts St

SomervilleMA02145

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119 College Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 College Ave

119 College AveSomerville, MA 02144
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
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81 Morton Ave, Unit 2

81 Morton AveMedford, MA 02155
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property at 27 Medford St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Medford St

MedfordMA02155
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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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540 Main St, Unit R2
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

540 Main St, Unit R2

540 Main StMedford, MA 02155
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540 Main St, Unit 2B
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

540 Main St, Unit 2B

540 Main StMedford, MA 02155
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Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

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

As of July 21, 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
6 Hinckley St, Unit 36 Hinckley St2BR,1BA$0.32
5 Lowell Cir, Unit 15 Lowell Cir3BR,2BA$0.48
55 Bristol Rd, Unit 155 Bristol Rd3BR,1BA$0.37
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
37 Josephine Ave37 Josephine Ave4BR,2BA$0.44
24 Ellington Rd24 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.38
19 Ashland St19 Ashland St3BR,1BA$0.36
29 Alpine St29 Alpine St3BR,2BA$0.47

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Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powderhouse/Powder House Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Powderhouse/Powder House Apartment is $3,400 at The Sphere.

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