Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward Two Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (62 Rentals)

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17 Wheeler St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,125
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$1,125
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$1,125
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

17 Wheeler St, Unit 2, Unit 2

17 Wheeler StSomerville, MA 02145
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Quincy St, Unit 2, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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36R Otis St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,100
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$2,100
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$2,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 17

36R Otis St, Unit 2, Unit 2

36R Otis StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 44 Central St

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

44 Central St

SomervilleMA02143
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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

22 Bow St

22 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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152 Summer 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 Jun 1

152 Summer St

152 Summer 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 Jun 1

26 Bow St

26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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10 Ivaloo 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 Jun 1

10 Ivaloo St

10 Ivaloo StSomerville, MA 02143
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154 Summer St
$2,300 - $4,200
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$2,300 - $4,200
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$2,300 - $4,200
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

154 Summer St

154 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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53 Laurel St, Unit 5, Unit 5
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

53 Laurel St, Unit 5, Unit 5

53 Laurel StSomerville, MA 02143
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189 Tremont St, Unit 2, Unit 2
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
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189 Tremont St, Unit 2, Unit 2

189 Tremont StSomerville, MA 02143
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48 Quincy St, Unit 3, Unit 3
$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
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48 Quincy St, Unit 3, Unit 3

48 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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Kent Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kent Street Apartments

32 Kent StSomerville, MA 02143
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4A-6 Pleasant Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

4A-6 Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143
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123 Highland Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 Highland Avenue

121-123 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143

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Ward Two, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward Two Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
136 School StStudio1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Two, MA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward Two area is the $0.24 price per square foot 146 Oxford St Model at 146 Oxford St in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Ward Two apartment is the 30 Hanson St Model at 30 Hanson St, Unit #3 starting at $3,100 with a $0.31 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward Two apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
146 Oxford St146 Oxford St1BR,1BA$0.24
30 Hanson St, Unit #330 Hanson St3BR,1BA$0.31
39 Cross St, Unit #139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
61 Dana St, Unit #861 Dana St1BR,1BA$0.31
83 Trowbridge St, Unit 1054-2F83 Trowbridge St1BR,1BA$0.26
38 Jefferson St, Unit 138 Jefferson St2BR,1BA$0.32
41 Florence St, Unit #141 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.26
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
4 Pearl St, Unit 24 Pearl St3BR,1BA$0.26
33 Everett Ave, Unit 133 Everett Ave2BR,1BA$0.30

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Ward Two, Somerville, MA

Ranked #15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward Two Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward Two?

The cheapest apartment in Ward Two is Cambridge Ivy Inn which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Ward Two costs $6,975.

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