Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward Two Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,300 (53 Rentals)

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property at 70 Park St

$1,600 - $3,050

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$1,600

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70 Park St

SomervilleMA02143
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154 Summer St
$2,200 - $4,200
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$2,200 - $4,200

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$2,200 - $4,200
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154 Summer St

154 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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735 Somerville Ave
$2,250 - $2,550
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$2,250 - $2,550

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$2,250 - $2,550
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735 Somerville Ave

735 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
$2,250 - $3,200
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$2,250 - $3,200

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$2,250 - $3,200
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 79 Flint St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

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79 Flint St

SomervilleMA02145
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129 Highland Ave
$2,350 - $3,000
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$2,350 - $3,000

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$2,350 - $3,000
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129 Highland Ave

129 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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130 Highland Ave
$2,375 - $2,500
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$2,375 - $2,500

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$2,375 - $2,500
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130 Highland Ave

130 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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140 Highland Ave
$2,375 - $2,500
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$2,375 - $2,500

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$2,375 - $2,500
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140 Highland Ave

140 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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26 Bow St
$2,400 - $3,200
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$2,400 - $3,200

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$2,400 - $3,200
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26 Bow St

26 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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39 Cross St
$2,400
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$2,400

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39 Cross St

39 Cross StSomerville, MA 02145
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property at 594 Somerville Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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594 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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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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162 Summer Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162 Summer Street

162 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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$1,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Hunting St, Unit 1

19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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$1,600 - $2,550

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$1,600 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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49 Roseland St, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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49 Roseland St, Unit 2

49 Roseland StCambridge, MA 02140
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955 Cambridge St
$2,400 - $3,100
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$2,400 - $3,100

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$2,400 - $3,100
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955 Cambridge St

955 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
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15 Prentiss St, Unit 3
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
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15 Prentiss St, Unit 3

15 Prentiss StCambridge, MA 02140
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1642 Massachusetts Ave
$2,400 - $3,300
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$2,400 - $3,300

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$2,400 - $3,300
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1642 Massachusetts Ave

1642 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Ward Two, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward Two Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward Two area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Longfellow Apartments priced from $2,050. 136 School St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Ward Two apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050
136 School StStudio1BR,1BA$2,150
162 Summer StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Two, MA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward Two area is the $0.30 price per square foot 139 Oxford St Model at 139 Oxford St, Unit 12 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Ward Two apartment is the 76 Cross St Model at 76 Cross St, Unit 2 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 Ward Two apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
139 Oxford St, Unit 12139 Oxford St2BR,1BA$0.30
76 Cross St, Unit 276 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.32
43 Oak St, Unit 143 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.31
61 Dana St, Unit #3-961 Dana St1BR,1BA$0.32
110 Perkins St, Unit 7110 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
26 Bow St26 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.32
955 Cambridge St955 Cambridge St2BR,1BA$0.31
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
4 Pearl St, Unit 24 Pearl St3BR,1BA$0.26
22 Bow St, Unit Lo-822 Bow St2BR,1BA$0.32

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Ward Two, Somerville, MA

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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 $2,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Ward Two is 136 School St which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Ward Two costs $6,775.

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