Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward Two Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (115 Rentals)

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45 Calvin St
$975 - $990
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$975 - $990

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$975 - $990
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

45 Calvin St

45 Calvin StSomerville, MA 02143
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17 Quincy St, 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

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 20
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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119 Highland Ave, Unit 20

119 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 155 Pearl St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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155 Pearl St

SomervilleMA02145

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,195 - $2,600
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$2,195 - $2,600

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$2,195 - $2,600
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 14

136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, 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 Now

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 Now

10 Ivaloo St

10 Ivaloo StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 1 Franklin St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Franklin St

SomervilleMA02145

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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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22 Bow St
$2,200 - $3,300
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$2,200 - $3,300

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$2,200 - $3,300
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22 Bow St

22 Bow StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 569 Somerville Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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569 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143

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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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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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53 Laurel St, Unit 5
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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53 Laurel St, Unit 5

53 Laurel StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 163 Summer St

$2,300 - $3,700

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

163 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143
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Union 346
Rent Specials
$2,345 - $2,695
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$2,345 - $2,695

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$2,345 - $2,695
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Union 346

346 Somerville AveSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 3 Hawkins St

$2,345

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$2,345

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$2,345

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3 Hawkins St

SomervilleMA02143
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

129 Highland Ave

129 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
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Two, MA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward Two area is the $0.24 price per square foot 153 Summer St Model at 153 Summer St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Ward Two apartment is the 153 Summer St Model at 153 Summer St, Unit 1 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.
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
153 Summer St, Unit 1153 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.24
124 Pearl St, Unit 1124 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St, Unit 48-239 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.24
39 Cross St39 Cross StStudio ,1BA$0.24
43 Florence St, Unit #343 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
30 Bow St, Unit 14F30 Bow StStudio ,1BA$0.24
41 Florence St, Unit #141 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.24
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
1648 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 541648 Massachusetts Ave1BR,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward Two, Somerville, MA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward Two Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward Two Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward Two Apartment is $1,600 at Cambridge Ivy Inn.

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