Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,600 (26 Rentals)

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32 Munroe St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 22 1/2 Wesley Park

22 1/2 Wesley Park

SomervilleMA02143
property at 50 Columbus Ave

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
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden

11 Columbus AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 11 Columbus Ave

11 Columbus Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 400 Somerville Ave

400 Somerville Ave, Unit 4

400 Somerville Ave
SomervilleMA02143
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Union 346
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$2,420 - $3,370
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$2,420 - $3,370

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$2,420 - $3,370
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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16 Summit Ave, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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16 Summit Ave, Unit 2

16 Summit AveSomerville, MA 02143
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Prospect Union Square
$2,553 - $7,220
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$2,553 - $7,220

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$2,553 - $7,220
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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388 Somerville Ave, Unit 3
$2,600
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$2,600

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$2,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

388 Somerville Ave, Unit 3

388 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 22 Bow St

22 Bow St, Unit 2

22 Bow St
SomervilleMA02143
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14 Summit Ave, Unit 5
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

14 Summit Ave, Unit 5

14 Summit AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 20-50-50 Prospect St

20-50-50 Prospect St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 11 Columbus Ave

11 Columbus Ave

SomervilleMA02143

Union Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union 346StudioStudio,1BA$2,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA

As of October 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $0.30 price per square foot 33 Stone Ave Model at 33 Stone Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 43 Oak St Model at 43 Oak St, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Stone Ave, Unit 133 Stone Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
43 Oak St, Unit 143 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.30
26 Bow St, Unit #2126 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.30
26 Bow St, Unit 2I26 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.30
22 Bow St, Unit Lo-822 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.30
30 Bow St, Unit 14F30 Bow StStudio ,1BA$0.24
16 Summit Ave, Unit 216 Summit Ave2BR,1BA$0.25
14 Summit Ave, Unit 514 Summit Ave3BR,1BA$0.27
33 Stone Ave, Unit 133 Stone Ave3BR,1BA$0.33
11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden11 Columbus Ave1BR,1BA$0.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Cheap Union Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union Square is at Union 346 listed at $2,420.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $2,837 at Prospect Union Square.

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