Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (27 Rentals)

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96 Munroe St
$1,250 - $1,500
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$1,250 - $1,500

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$1,250 - $1,500
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

96 Munroe St

96 Munroe StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 50 Columbus Ave

$1,950 - $2,450

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

50 Columbus Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 50 Columbus Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

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
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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26 Bow St
$2,400 - $3,200
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$2,400 - $3,200

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$2,400 - $3,200
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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$2,500 - $3,880

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$2,500 - $3,880
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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$2,750 - $2,950
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$2,750 - $2,950

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$2,750 - $2,950
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 23 Munroe St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Munroe St

SomervilleMA02143
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Prospect Union Square
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$3,040 - $8,731
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$3,040 - $8,731

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 379 Somerville Ave

$3,250 - $4,250

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$3,250

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$3,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

379 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 10 Homer Sq

$3,360

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$3,360

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$3,360

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

10 Homer Sq, Unit 1

10 Homer Sq
SomervilleMA02143

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property at 67 Concord Ave

$3,400

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$3,400

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$3,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

67 Concord Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 17 Bow St

$3,400

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$3,400

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$3,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Bow St, Unit 3

17 Bow St
SomervilleMA02143
property at 349 Somerville Ave

$3,400

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$3,400

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$3,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

349 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

25 Bow St, Unit #17 - 35

25 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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356 Somerville Ave, Unit 3
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

356 Somerville Ave, Unit 3

356 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143

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property at 279 Washington St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

279 Washington St, Unit 3

279 Washington St
SomervilleMA02143

Union Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Union SquareStudio-T-S2Studio,1BA$3,157

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA

As of July 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
43 Oak St, Unit 143 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.31
26 Bow St26 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.32
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 Ave77 Columbus Ave2BR,2BA$3.35
77 Columbus Ave, Unit 177 Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$3.27
17 Quincy St, Unit 217 Quincy St1BR,1BA$1.88
35 Union Sq, Unit #300 SMVL35 Union Sq2BR,1.5BA$3.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $2,997.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $3,395 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 $4,846 at Prospect Union Square.

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