Cheap Homes for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,100 (5 Rentals)

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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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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 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 Now

17 Bow St, Unit 3

17 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-S5Studio,1BA$3,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA

As of August 10, 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
22 Bow St, Unit Lo-822 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.34
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 Ave, Unit 177 Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$3.27
91 Munroe St, Unit 291 Munroe St2BR,2BA$2.83
356 Somerville Ave, Unit 1356 Somerville Ave2BR,1BA$3.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Square, Somerville, MA

Ranked #19

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Union Square?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in Union Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $6,500. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union Square ranging from $2,150 to $7,100.

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 $2,150 to $7,100 with an average monthly rent of $4,567.

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 $1,500 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $7,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,300.

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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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