Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (30 Rentals)

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property at 50 Columbus Ave
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10

50 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143
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130 Highland Ave
$2,300 - $3,200

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Base Rent$2,300 - $3,200

Total Monthly Price$2,300 - $3,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

130 Highland Ave

130 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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129 Highland Ave
$2,350 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,350 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$2,350 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

129 Highland Ave

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

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Base Rent$2,400 - $3,200

Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $3,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Bow St

26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 47
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

119 Highland Ave, Unit 47

119 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Union 346
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$2,620 - $3,650

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Base Rent$2,620 - $3,650

Total Monthly Price$2,620 - $3,650
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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15 Vinal Ave, Unit 2b
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Vinal Ave, Unit 2b

15 Vinal AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 8 Avon St
$2,850

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Base Rent$2,850

Total Monthly Price$2,850
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8 Avon St, Unit 9

8 Avon St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 376 McGrath Hwy
$2,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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376 McGrath Hwy

SomervilleMA02143
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11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A
$2,950

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Base Rent$2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,950
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A

11 Vinal AveSomerville, MA 02143
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430 McGrath Hwy, Unit 409
$2,950

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Base Rent$2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,950
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

430 McGrath Hwy, Unit 409

430 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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property at 117 Cross St
$3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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117 Cross St, Unit 117

117 Cross St
SomervilleMA02145
property at 349 Somerville Ave
$3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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349 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 23 Munroe St
$3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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23 Munroe St

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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136 School St
1 Bedroom Apartments

136 School St

136 School StSomerville, MA 02143
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The Hollander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollander

2-6a 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

Prospect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prospect Hill Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union 346StudioStudio,1BA$2,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Hill Somerville, MA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prospect Hill Somerville area is the $0.32 price per square foot 26 Bow St Model at 26 Bow St in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Prospect Hill Somerville apartment is the 22 Bow St Model at 22 Bow St, Unit Lo-8 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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.
26 Bow St26 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.32
22 Bow St, Unit Lo-822 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.34
52 Mansfield St, Unit B152 Mansfield St3BR,1BA$0.41
20 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 1A20 Radcliffe Rd2BR,1BA$0.37
20 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 120 Radcliffe Rd2BR,1BA$0.34
11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A11 Vinal Ave2BR,1BA$0.31
15 Vinal Ave, Unit 2b15 Vinal Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A11 Vinal Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
61 Putnam St, Unit 261 Putnam St4BR,1BA$2.53
25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 3525 Bow St1BR,1.5BA$2.52

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prospect Hill Somerville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville is at Union 346 listed at $2,620.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Prospect Hill Somerville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prospect Hill Somerville Apartment is $3,650 at Union 346.

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