Cheap Homes for Rent in the Powderhouse/Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,160 (34 Rentals)

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property at 205 Highland Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

205 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 520 High St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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520 High St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 482 Broadway

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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482 Broadway, Unit 2

482 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 400 Highland Ave

$2,485 - $3,450

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$2,485 - $3,450

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$2,485 - $3,450

Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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400 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 14 Murdock St

$2,549

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$2,549

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$2,549

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

14 Murdock St, Unit 1

14 Murdock St
SomervilleMA02145

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property at 301 Lowell St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

301 Lowell St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 7 Blake St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Blake St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 25 Linden Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Linden Ave, Unit 23

25 Linden Ave
SomervilleMA02143

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property at 474 Broadway

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

474 Broadway

SomervilleMA02145
property at 540 Main St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

540 Main St

MedfordMA02155
property at 547 Broadway

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

547 Broadway, Unit 1

547 Broadway
SomervilleMA02145
property at 21 Blake St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

21 Blake St

CambridgeMA02140

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property at 208 Summer St

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

208 Summer St, Unit A

208 Summer St
SomervilleMA02143

Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA Local Guide

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

As of August 30, 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 567 Main St Model at 567 Main St, Unit 1R starting at $3,300 with a $0.33 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
567 Main St, Unit 1R567 Main St3BR,1BA$0.33
5 Clyde St5 Clyde St2BR,1BA$0.35
19 Ashland St19 Ashland St3BR,1BA$0.36
55 Bristol Rd, Unit 155 Bristol Rd3BR,1BA$0.37
24 Ellington Rd24 Ellington Rd2BR,1BA$0.38
569 Main St, Unit 2R569 Main St4BR,2BA$0.39
28 Hinckley St, Unit 1R28 Hinckley StStudio ,1BA$0.22
5 Blake St5 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.27
540 Main St, Unit 2B540 Main St2BR,1BA$0.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Powderhouse/Powder House, Somerville, MA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Powderhouse/Powder House

What type of rentals are currently available in Powderhouse/Powder House?

There are currently 290 Apartments for Rent in Powderhouse/Powder House, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $11,200. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Powderhouse/Powder House ranging from $1,060 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Powderhouse/Powder House?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Powderhouse/Powder House ranges from $1,060 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,999.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Powderhouse/Powder House?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Powderhouse/Powder House range from $980 to $4,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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