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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,700 (22 Rentals)
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32 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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$1,850
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2, Unit 2
17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,200 - $3,300
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26 Bow St
26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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22 Bow St
22 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
3 Hawkins St
SomervilleMA02143
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$2,400
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$2,400
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30 Bow St, Unit 14F, Unit 14F
30 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,500 - $3,880
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35 Prospect St
35 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,500
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18 Aldersey St, Unit 22, Unit 22
18 Aldersey StSomerville, MA 02143
50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10, Unit 10
50 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143
9 School St
SomervilleMA02143
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$2,770 - $10,425
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Prospect Union Square
50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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$2,850
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9 School St, Unit 2, Unit 2
9 School StSomerville, MA 02143
17 Bow St
SomervilleMA02143
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$2,925 - $4,195
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Union 346
346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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$3,000 - $4,950
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$3,000 - $4,950
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26 Bow St
26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
17 Bow St, Unit uni21 1-bed 1-bath, Unit uni21 1-bed 1-bath
17 Bow St
SomervilleMA02143
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43 Oak St, Unit 1, Unit 1
43 Oak StSomerville, MA 02143
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$3,000
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10 Taunton St, Unit 2, Unit 2
10 Taunton StSomerville, MA 02143
23 Munroe St
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90 Prospect St
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28 Lake St
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Union Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Union Square Studio Apartments | $2,813 | $2,200 | $3,233 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,750 | $4,019 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,746 | $2,850 | $5,000 |
| Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,858 | $3,000 | $4,950 |
| Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,775 | $3,500 | $6,475 |
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Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Prospect Union Square | Studio-B-S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,914 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $0.50 price per square foot 26 Bow St Model at 26 Bow St in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Union Square 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 Union Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 26 Bow St | 26 Bow St | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.50 |
| 301 Somerville Ave, Unit I | 301 Somerville Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| 25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35 | 25 Bow St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.52 |
| 77 Columbus Ave, Unit 1 | 77 Columbus Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| 77 Columbus Ave, Unit 1 | 77 Columbus Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
| 77 Columbus Ave | 77 Columbus Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| 17 Quincy St, Unit 2 | 17 Quincy St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 8 Stone Pl, Unit 1 | 8 Stone Pl | 4BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 35 Union Sq, Unit #300 SMVL | 35 Union Sq | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.39 |
| 18 Perry St, Unit #3 | 18 Perry St | 4BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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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 Prospect Union Square listed at $2,914.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $3,249 at Prospect Union Square.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Square is starting from $4,621 at Prospect Union Square.
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