
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)
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96 Munroe St

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50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10

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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

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130 Highland Ave

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129 Highland Ave
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26 Bow St

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61 Summer St, Unit 1

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61 Summer St, Unit 1

50 Columbus Ave

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119 Highland Ave, Unit 47

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Union 346

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193 Pearl St, Unit 193 Pearl St
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346 Somerville Ave, Unit 209

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57 Summer St, Unit 2

8 Avon St, Unit 9

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23 Munroe St, Unit #3

114 School St

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430 McGrath Hwy, Unit 409

23 Munroe St
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117 Cross St, Unit 117

78 Summer St, Unit 2L

434 McGrath Hwy, Unit 412

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

136 School St

The Hollander

123 Highland Avenue
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The Commons at Prospect Hill

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Somerville, Unit D
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prospect Hill Somerville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Hill Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,593 | $2,300 | $2,950 |
| Prospect Hill Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $1,250 | $3,400 |
| Prospect Hill Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,494 | $2,750 | $5,000 |
| Prospect Hill Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $1,500 | $4,600 |
| Prospect Hill Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,369 | $3,795 | $5,100 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Prospect Hill Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prospect Hill Somerville, MA
As of July 29, 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 301 Somerville Ave Model at 301 Somerville Ave, Unit I starting at $5,000 with a $3.30 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 26 Bow St | 26 Bow St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 301 Somerville Ave, Unit I | 301 Somerville Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| 61 Putnam St, Unit 2 | 61 Putnam St | 4BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 22 Hamlet St, Unit 4 | 22 Hamlet St | 3BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| 25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35 | 25 Bow St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.52 |
| 77 Columbus Ave | 77 Columbus Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| 77 Columbus Ave, Unit 1 | 77 Columbus Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| 22 Pleasant Ave, Unit 1 | 22 Pleasant Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 119 Highland Ave, Unit 3 | 119 Highland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 430 McGrath Hwy, Unit 409 | 430 McGrath Hwy | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
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