Cheap Homes for Rent in Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $3,200 (9 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Union Square area of Somerville.

property at 277 Washington St

$3,235

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$3,235

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$3,235

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

277 Washington St, Unit 3

277 Washington St
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
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

Available Jul 1

17 Bow St, Unit 3

17 Bow St
SomervilleMA02143

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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

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property at 19 Bow St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

19 Bow St, Unit 32

19 Bow St
SomervilleMA02143

Union Square, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prospect Union SquareStudio-T-S7Studio,1BA$2,917

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA

As of June 26, 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
77 Columbus Ave, Unit 177 Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$3.27
77 Columbus Ave77 Columbus Ave2BR,2BA$3.35
58 Boston St, Unit 58 Boston St58 Boston St2BR,1BA$2.92
45 School St, Unit 345 School St2BR,1BA$3.50
18 Perry St, Unit #318 Perry St4BR,1BA$3.50

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Union Square?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,250 to $6,500. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union Square ranging from $3,235 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Union Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union Square ranges from $3,235 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,003.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Union Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union Square range from $3,000 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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