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

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95A Beacon St
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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95A Beacon St

95A Beacon StSomerville, MA 02143
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46 Oliver St, Unit 1
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

46 Oliver St, Unit 1

46 Oliver StSomerville, MA 02145
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6 Evergreen Sq, Unit 3
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 15

6 Evergreen Sq, Unit 3

6 Evergreen SqSomerville, MA 02143
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6 Evergreen Sq, Unit 3
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 15

6 Evergreen Sq, Unit 3

6 Evergreen SqSomerville, MA 02143
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22 1/2 Wesley Park

SomervilleMA02143
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3
$2,295
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$2,295

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$2,295
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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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11 Columbus Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden

11 Columbus AveSomerville, MA 02143
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189 Tremont St, 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

189 Tremont 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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The Hollander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollander

2-6a Pleasant AveSomerville, MA 02143

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1150 Cambridge St

CambridgeMA02139
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22 Lambert St, Unit B
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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22 Lambert St, Unit B

22 Lambert StCambridge, MA 02141
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Ward Two, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward Two Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Two, MA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward Two area is the $0.23 price per square foot 9 Parker St Model at 9 Parker St, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Ward Two apartment is the 381 Harvard St Model at 381 Harvard St, Unit 01 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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.
9 Parker St, Unit 39 Parker St1BR,1BA$0.23
381 Harvard St, Unit 01381 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.24
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
375 Prospect St, Unit 1375 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.22
27 Knapp St, Unit D-1427 Knapp StStudio ,1BA$0.22
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
46 Oliver St, Unit 146 Oliver St1BR,1BA$0.21
11 Columbus Ave, Unit Garden11 Columbus Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
16 Flint St, Unit 316 Flint St1BR,1BA$0.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward Two, Somerville, MA

Ranked #20

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 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 $2,150.

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