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96 Munroe St
96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)
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39 Adrian St
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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26 Bow St
26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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11 Greenville St, Unit 3
11 Greenville StSomerville, MA 02143
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35 Prospect St
35 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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3 Hawkins St
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50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10
50 Columbus Ave
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Prospect Union Square
50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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17 Bow St
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23 Munroe St
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43 Oak St, Unit 1
43 Oak StSomerville, MA 02143
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264 Washington St, Unit #277 - 1
264 Washington StSomerville, MA 02143
379 Somerville Ave
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22 Bow St, Unit Lo-8
22 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
277 Washington St, Unit 3
277 Washington St
SomervilleMA02143
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36 Church St, Unit 1
36 Church 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 | $2,927 | $2,400 | $3,212 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $1,250 | $4,274 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,989 | $3,100 | $5,000 |
| Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $1,500 | $5,200 |
| Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,866 | $5,100 | $6,500 |
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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 | $2,696 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $0.31 price per square foot 43 Oak St Model at 43 Oak St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 26 Bow St Model at 26 Bow St starting at $3,200 with a $0.32 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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| 43 Oak St, Unit 1 | 43 Oak St | 2BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| 26 Bow St | 26 Bow St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 22 Bow St, Unit Lo-8 | 22 Bow St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 10 Emerson St, Unit 1 | 10 Emerson St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.83 |
| 13 Linden St, Unit 2 | 13 Linden St | 3BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| 301 Somerville Ave, Unit I | 301 Somerville Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
| 22 Hamlet St, Unit 4 | 22 Hamlet St | 3BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| 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 |
| 17 Quincy St, Unit 2 | 17 Quincy St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $2,696.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $3,444 at Prospect Union Square.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Square is starting from $4,060 at Prospect Union Square.
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