
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward Two Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ward Two area of Somerville.


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114 Perkins St, Unit 5

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95 Beacon St, Unit 2

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95A Beacon St

569 Somerville Ave

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4 Webster Ave, Unit 2

4 Webster Ave

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

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146 Summer St, Unit 8

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20 Monmouth St, Unit 1R
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131 Summer St, Unit 1R

136 Highland Ave

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154 Summer St, Unit 1F

24-28 Mt Pleasant St

136 Highland Ave

136 School St

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37 Central St, Unit 4

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41 Mount Pleasant St
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27 Knapp St, Unit D-14

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58 Atherton St, Unit 1F

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58 Atherton St, Unit 1F

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20 Linden St, Unit 1A

66 Franklin St

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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

136 Highland Ave

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140 Highland Ave, Unit #6
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17 Quincy St, Unit 2

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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2

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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2

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140 Highland Ave, Unit 3

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27 Florence St, Unit 1

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11 Columbus Ave, Unit B

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43 Florence St, Unit 2
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20 Linden St, Unit 1

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189 Summer St, Unit #3

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1699 Cambridge St, Unit 12A

Cambridge Ivy Inn

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19 Forest St, Unit FL3-ID345
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Ward Two, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward Two?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Two Studio Apartments | $2,602 | $1,100 | $3,142 |
| Ward Two 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,912 | $1,600 | $5,530 |
| Ward Two 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $2,250 | $7,719 |
| Ward Two 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,944 | $995 | $9,218 |
| Ward Two 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,873 | $3,795 | $7,395 |
| Ward Two 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,983 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ward Two Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available Ward Two Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Ivy Inn | Room Lodging Style | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 136 & 138 Highland Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Two, MA
As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward Two area is the $0.18 price per square foot 114 Perkins St Model at 114 Perkins St, Unit 5 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Ward Two apartment is the 58 Atherton St Model at 58 Atherton St, Unit 1F starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 114 Perkins St, Unit 5 | 114 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 58 Atherton St, Unit 1F | 58 Atherton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 58 Atherton St, Unit 1F | 58 Atherton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 27 Knapp St, Unit D-14 | 27 Knapp St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 9 Parker St, Unit 3 | 9 Parker St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 39 Florence St, Unit 48-2 | 39 Florence St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 39 Florence St, Unit 48-2 | 39 Florence St | 2BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 140 Highland Ave, Unit #6 | 140 Highland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 375 Prospect St, Unit 1 | 375 Prospect St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 146 Oxford St, Unit 8 | 146 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWard Two, Somerville, MA
Ranked #18
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet 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 $2,050.
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 $6,785.
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