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
$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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property at 50 Columbus Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10

50 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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130 Highland Ave
$2,300 - $3,200
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$2,300 - $3,200

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$2,300 - $3,200
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

130 Highland Ave

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

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$2,400 - $3,200
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26 Bow St

26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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61 Summer St, Unit 1
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

61 Summer St, Unit 1

61 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 50 Columbus Ave

$2,150 - $2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

50 Columbus Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 47
$2,500
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$2,500

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$2,500
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

119 Highland Ave, Unit 47

119 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Union 346
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$2,750 - $2,950
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$2,750 - $2,950

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$2,750 - $2,950
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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57 Summer St, Unit 2
$2,800
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$2,800

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$2,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

57 Summer St, Unit 2

57 Summer StSomerville, 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 114 School St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

114 School St

SomervilleMA02143
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430 McGrath Hwy, Unit 409
$2,950
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$2,950

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$2,950
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430 McGrath Hwy, Unit 409

430 McGrath HwySomerville, MA 02143
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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

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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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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

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Bow St26 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.32
301 Somerville Ave, Unit I301 Somerville Ave2BR,2BA$3.30
61 Putnam St, Unit 261 Putnam St4BR,1BA$2.53
22 Hamlet St, Unit 422 Hamlet St3BR,2BA$3.13
25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 3525 Bow St1BR,1.5BA$2.52
77 Columbus Ave77 Columbus Ave2BR,2BA$3.35
77 Columbus Ave, Unit 177 Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$3.27
22 Pleasant Ave, Unit 122 Pleasant Ave2BR,1BA$3.20
119 Highland Ave, Unit 3119 Highland Ave1BR,1BA$3.25
430 McGrath Hwy, Unit 409430 McGrath Hwy1BR,1BA$3.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Prospect Hill Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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