
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,054 (1 Rental)

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Union Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Union Square Studio Apartments | $3,023 | $2,000 | $5,984 |
Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,786 | $1,155 | $8,652 |
Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,274 | $2,500 | $8,761 |
Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,192 | $2,054 | $10,000+ |
Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $2,000 | $7,800 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Square is under $2,669.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Square?
The cheapest apartment in Union Square is Luxe at Alewife which is listed at $5,422, while the average apartment in Union Square costs $7,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Square?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 201 regular apartments in Union Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Union Square?
Cheap apartments in Union Square have an average cost of $1,329 which is $5,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Square.
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