Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (30 Rentals)

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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,000
Total Monthly Price1 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,000

Total Monthly Price
$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit G
$2,300
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

11 Columbus Ave, Unit G

11 Columbus AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 50 Columbus Ave

$2,400

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$2,400

Total Monthly Price
$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

50 Columbus Ave, Unit 10

50 Columbus Ave
SomervilleMA02143
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Union 346
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$2,420 - $2,720
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$2,420 - $2,720

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$2,420 - $2,720
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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239 Tremont St, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

239 Tremont St, Unit 2

239 Tremont StSomerville, MA 02143
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237 Tremont St, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

237 Tremont St, Unit 2

237 Tremont StSomerville, MA 02143
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Prospect Union Square
$2,483 - $12,419
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$2,483 - $12,419

Total Monthly Price
$2,483 - $12,419
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prospect Union Square

50 Prospect StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 30 Thorpe St

$2,600

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Total Monthly Price

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$2,600

Total Monthly Price
$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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30 Thorpe St

SomervilleMA02143
property at 3 Hawkins St

$2,520 - $2,620

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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,620

Total Monthly Price
$2,620

Studio Rentals

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3 Hawkins St

SomervilleMA02143

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property at 346 Somerville Ave

$2,655

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,655

Total Monthly Price
$2,655

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

346 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143

Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union 346StudioStudio,1BA$2,420
Prospect Union SquareStudio-T-S3Studio,1BA$2,483

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Square area is the $0.30 price per square foot 33 Stone Ave Model at 33 Stone Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Union Square apartment is the 26 Bow St Model at 26 Bow St, Unit #21 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Stone Ave, Unit 133 Stone Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
26 Bow St, Unit #2126 Bow St1BR,1BA$0.30
26 Bow St, Unit 2I26 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.30
22 Bow St, Unit Lo-822 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.30
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
11 Columbus Ave, Unit 111 Columbus Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
33 Stone Ave, Unit 133 Stone Ave3BR,1BA$0.30
33 Stone Ave, Unit #133 Stone Ave3BR,1BA$0.30

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 $2,420.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $3,089 at Prospect Union Square.

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