Cheap Homes for Rent in Powderhouse/Powder House Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,000 (32 Rentals)

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property at 302 Highland Ave

302 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Unit 8

5 Blake St
CambridgeMA02140
property at 86 Medford St

86 Medford St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 12 Hancock St

12 Hancock St, Unit 3

12 Hancock St
SomervilleMA02144

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$2,250

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

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powderhouse/Powder House area is the $0.23 price per square foot 28 Cherry St Model at 28 Cherry St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Powderhouse/Powder House apartment is the 156 Morrison Ave Model at 156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,600 with a $0.26 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.
28 Cherry St, Unit 128 Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3156 Morrison Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3156 Morrison Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
156 Morrison Ave, Unit 3156 Morrison Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
85 College Ave, Unit 285 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
28A Cherry St, Unit 128A Cherry St1BR,1BA$0.23
119 College Ave, Unit 36119 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
85 College Ave, Unit #2B85 College Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
108 College Ave, Unit 36108 College AveStudio ,1BA$0.24
15 Blake St, Unit #815 Blake StStudio ,1BA$0.24

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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 1151 Apartments for Rent in Powderhouse/Powder House, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $15,000. There are also 559 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Powderhouse/Powder House ranging from $1,050 to $11,200.

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 $1,050 to $11,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,383.

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 $2,600 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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