1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA (40 Rentals)

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Prospect Union Square
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$3,190 - $4,186
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$2,618 - $8,599

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$2,618 - $8,599
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Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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20 Linden St, Unit 1A
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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20 Linden St, Unit 1A

20 Linden StSomerville, MA 02143
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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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26 Bow St, Unit #21
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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26 Bow St, Unit #21

26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35

25 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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264 Washington St, Unit #277 - 1
$3,134
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$3,134

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$3,134
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264 Washington St, Unit #277 - 1

264 Washington StSomerville, MA 02143
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273 Washington St, Unit #279-3
$3,396
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$3,396

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$3,396
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273 Washington St, Unit #279-3

273 Washington StSomerville, MA 02143
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50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10

50 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143

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22 Bow St, Unit 2

22 Bow St
SomervilleMA02143
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17 Bow St, Unit uni21 1-bed 1-bath

17 Bow St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 277 Washington St

277 Washington St, Unit 3

277 Washington St
SomervilleMA02143
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279 Washington St, Unit 3

279 Washington St
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property at 19 Bow St

19 Bow St, Unit 32

19 Bow St
SomervilleMA02143
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300 Somerville Ave
$3,285
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$2,910
Required Monthly Fees
$375

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$3,285
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 2, 2026

300 Somerville Ave

300 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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4 Webster Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 27 Warren Ave

27 Warren Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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Loen
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Loen

71 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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33 Summer St
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33 Summer St

33 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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24 Walnut St
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24 Walnut St

24 Walnut StSomerville, MA 02143
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17-19
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17 Aldersey StSomerville, MA 02143
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49-51 Perry St
1 Bedroom Apartments

49-51 Perry St

49-51 Perry StSomerville, MA 02143

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15-17 Linden St
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15-17 Linden St

15-17 Linden StSomerville, MA 02143
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21 Aldersey St
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21 Aldersey St

21 Aldersey StSomerville, MA 02143
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4 Aldersey St
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4 Aldersey St

4 Aldersey StSomerville, MA 02143
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17 Bow St
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17 Bow St

17 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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76-80 Prospect St
1 Bedroom Apartments

76-80 Prospect St

76-80 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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25-27 Stone Ave
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25-27 Stone Ave

25-27 Stone AveSomerville, MA 02143
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16 Union Sq
1 Bedroom Apartments

16 Union Sq

16 Union SqSomerville, MA 02143
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Union Square, Somerville, MA

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Getting Around the Union Square Neighborhood in Somerville, MA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Union Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Union Square with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Union Square is at listed at $2,000.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Union Square Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Union Square is $3,181.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Union Square Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Union Square is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Union Square is currently sq ft.

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