Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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22 1/2 Wesley Park

SomervilleMA02143
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 11 Columbus Ave

11 Columbus Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden

11 Columbus AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Union 346
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$2,350 - $3,370
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$2,350 - $3,370

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$2,350 - $3,370
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 18 Summit Ave

18 Summit Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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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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Prospect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prospect Hill Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union 346StudioStudio,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Hill Somerville, MA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prospect Hill Somerville area is the $0.23 price per square foot 11 Columbus Ave Model at 11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Prospect Hill Somerville apartment is the 30 Bow St Model at 30 Bow St, Unit 14F starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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.
11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden11 Columbus Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
30 Bow St, Unit 14F30 Bow StStudio ,1BA$0.24
16 Summit Ave, Unit 216 Summit Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
14 Summit Ave, Unit 514 Summit Ave3BR,1BA$0.27
131 Highland Ave, Unit 45131 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$0.29
33 Stone Ave, Unit 133 Stone Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
26 Bow St, Unit #2126 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.30
26 Bow St, Unit 2I26 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.30
22 Bow St, Unit Lo-822 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.30
106 Highland Ave, Unit 2106 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$0.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Prospect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prospect Hill Somerville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Prospect Hill Somerville is under $2,350.

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