Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,100 (20 Rentals)

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property at 338 Somerville Ave
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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338 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 50 Columbus Ave
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10

50 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143
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26 Bow St
$2,400 - $3,200

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Base Rent$2,400 - $3,200

Total Monthly Price$2,400 - $3,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Bow St

26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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35 Prospect St
$2,500 - $3,880

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Base Rent$2,500 - $3,880

Total Monthly Price$2,500 - $3,880
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

35 Prospect St

35 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Union 346
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$2,620 - $3,650

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Base Rent$2,620 - $3,650

Total Monthly Price$2,620 - $3,650
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 16 Concord Ave
$2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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16 Concord Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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15 Vinal Ave, Unit 2b
$2,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,800

Total Monthly Price$2,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Vinal Ave, Unit 2b

15 Vinal AveSomerville, MA 02143
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11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A
$2,950

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Base Rent$2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,950
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A

11 Vinal AveSomerville, MA 02143
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18 Linden St, Unit 2
$3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

18 Linden St, Unit 2

18 Linden StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 23 Munroe St
$3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,000

Total Monthly Price$3,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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23 Munroe St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 349 Somerville Ave
$3,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,100

Total Monthly Price$3,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

349 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143

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11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A
$3,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,100

Total Monthly Price$3,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A

11 Vinal AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 82 Munroe St
$3,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,200

Total Monthly Price$3,200
5 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
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82 Munroe St, Unit #9

82 Munroe St
SomervilleMA02143

Union Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union 346StudioStudio,1BA$2,620
Prospect Union SquareStudio-T-S5Studio,1BA$2,906

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square 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 Union Square apartment is the 22 Bow St Model at 22 Bow St, Unit Lo-8 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 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.
26 Bow St26 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.32
22 Bow St, Unit Lo-822 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.34
11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A11 Vinal Ave2BR,1BA$0.31
15 Vinal Ave, Unit 2b15 Vinal Ave2BR,1BA$0.28
11 Vinal Ave, Unit 3A11 Vinal Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
10 Emerson St, Unit 110 Emerson St4BR,3.5BA$2.83
301 Somerville Ave, Unit I301 Somerville Ave2BR,2BA$3.30
22 Hamlet St, Unit 422 Hamlet St3BR,2BA$3.13
25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 3525 Bow St1BR,1.5BA$2.52
77 Columbus Ave, Unit 177 Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$3.27

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Union Square, Somerville, MA

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

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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 $2,620.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $3,157 at Prospect Union Square.

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