Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward Two Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (58 Rentals)

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SomervilleMA02143

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Kent Street Apartments

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

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

4A-6 Pleasant 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
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Two, MA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward Two area is the $0.25 price per square foot 39 Cross St Model at 39 Cross St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Ward Two apartment is the 161 Hampshire St Model at 161 Hampshire St, Unit 3 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 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.
39 Cross St, Unit 139 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.25
161 Hampshire St, Unit 3161 Hampshire St1BR,1BA$0.25
2 Otis St, Unit 12 Otis St1BR,1BA$0.25
27 Forest St, Unit 427 Forest St1BR,1BA$0.25
379 Somerville Ave, Unit 1379 Somerville AveStudio ,1BA$0.26
363 Beacon St, Unit 1363 Beacon St2BR,1.5BA$0.26
333 Beacon St, Unit 1333 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
639 Somerville Ave, Unit 3639 Somerville AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
3 Everett Ave, Unit 33 Everett Ave2BR,1BA$0.23
57 Broadway, Unit #157 Broadway2BR,1BA$0.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward Two, Somerville, MA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Somerville, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward Two Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ward Two?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward Two is under $1,600.

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 $6,500.

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