Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (35 Rentals)

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96 Munroe St
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500

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$1,250 - $1,500
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

96 Munroe St

96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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129 Highland Ave
$2,350 - $3,000
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$2,350 - $3,000

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$2,350 - $3,000
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

129 Highland Ave

129 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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130 Highland Ave
$2,375 - $2,500
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$2,375 - $2,500

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$2,375 - $2,500
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

130 Highland Ave

130 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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26 Bow St
$2,400 - $3,200
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$2,400 - $3,200

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$2,400 - $3,200
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Bow St

26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 1
$2,475
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$2,475

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$2,475
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

119 Highland Ave, Unit 1

119 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 123 Highland Ave

$2,550 - $2,800

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$2,550 - $2,800

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$2,550 - $2,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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123 Highland Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 3 Hawkins St

$2,345 - $2,620

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$2,620

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$2,620

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3 Hawkins St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 50 Columbus Ave

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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50 Columbus Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 50 Columbus Ave

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10

50 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143

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61 Summer St, Unit 1
$2,675
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$2,675

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$2,675
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

61 Summer St, Unit 1

61 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 198 Washington St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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198 Washington St

SomervilleMA02143
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430 McGrath Hwy, Unit #434 - 313
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

430 McGrath Hwy, Unit #434 - 313

430 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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Union 346
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$2,820 - $2,925
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$2,820 - $2,925

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$2,820 - $2,925
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 8 Avon St

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Avon St, Unit 9

8 Avon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 17 Bow St

$2,850 - $4,400

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$2,850 - $4,400

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$2,850 - $4,400

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17 Bow St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 78 Summer St

$3,000 - $3,200

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$3,000 - $3,200

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$3,000 - $3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

78 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143

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property at 23 Munroe St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Munroe St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 117 Cross St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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117 Cross St, Unit 117

117 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145
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4A-6 Pleasant Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

4A-6 Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143
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123 Highland Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Highland Avenue

121-123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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The Hollander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollander

2-6a Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143

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property at 23 Prescott St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

23 Prescott St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 8 Avon St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8 Avon St

SomervilleMA02143

Prospect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prospect Hill Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
136 School StStudio1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Hill Somerville, MA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prospect Hill Somerville area is the $0.44 price per square foot 8 Munroe St Model at 8 Munroe St, Unit #5 - 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Prospect Hill Somerville apartment is the 26 Bow St Model at 26 Bow St starting at $3,200 with a $0.32 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prospect Hill Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Munroe St, Unit #5 - 28 Munroe St4BR,1BA$0.44
26 Bow St26 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.32
22 Bow St, Unit Lo-822 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.32
22 Grand View Ave, Unit 222 Grand View Ave5BR,2BA$2.10
22 Grand View Ave22 Grand View Ave5BR,2BA$2.10
119 Highland Ave, Unit B119 Highland Ave3BR,3.5BA$3.01
61 Putnam St, Unit 261 Putnam St4BR,1BA$2.53
25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 3525 Bow St1BR,1.5BA$2.52
17 Quincy St, Unit 217 Quincy St1BR,1BA$1.54
95 Highland Ave, Unit B95 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$2.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Prospect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prospect Hill Somerville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville?

The cheapest apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville is 136 School St which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville costs $5,250.

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