Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,800 (21 Rentals)

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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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26 Bow St
$2,200 - $3,300
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$2,200 - $3,300

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$2,200 - $3,300
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26 Bow St

26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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22 Bow St
$2,200 - $3,300
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$2,200 - $3,300

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$2,200 - $3,300
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22 Bow St

22 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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Union 346
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$2,345 - $2,695
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$2,345 - $2,695

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$2,345 - $2,695
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 3 Hawkins St

$2,345

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$2,345

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$2,345

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Hawkins St

SomervilleMA02143

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property at 30 Thorpe St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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30 Thorpe St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 50 Columbus Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10

50 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143
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35 Prospect St
$2,500 - $3,880
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$2,500 - $3,880

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$2,500 - $3,880
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35 Prospect St

35 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Prospect Union Square
Rent Specials
$2,685 - $9,927
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$2,685 - $9,927

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$2,685 - $9,927
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Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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Union Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union 346StudioStudio,1BA$2,345
Prospect Union SquareStudio-T-S1Studio,1BA$2,705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA

As of March 09, 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 26 Bow St Model at 26 Bow St starting at $3,300 with a $0.33 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 St3BR,2.5BA$0.50
26 Bow St26 Bow St3BR,1BA$0.33
22 Bow St22 Bow St3BR,1BA$0.33
18 Aldersey St, Unit 2218 Aldersey St1BR,1BA$0.25
30 Bow St, Unit 14F30 Bow StStudio ,1BA$0.24
7 Quincy St, Unit 27 Quincy St4BR,2BA$0.47
33 Stone Ave, Unit 133 Stone Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 3525 Bow St1BR,1.5BA$2.22
17 Quincy St, Unit 217 Quincy St1BR,1BA$1.54
63 Webster Ave, Unit 3T63 Webster Ave2BR,1BA$2.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #5

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

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2.5
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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 $2,345.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $3,369 at Prospect Union Square.

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