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

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$1,900 - $2,600
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$1,900 - $2,600

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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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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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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Quincy St, Unit 2

17 Quincy StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 4 Webster Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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4 Webster Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 155 Pearl St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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155 Pearl St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 24-28 Mt Pleasant St

$2,100 - $3,200

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$2,100

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24-28 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145

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property at 66 Franklin St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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66 Franklin St

SomervilleMA02145
property at 569 Somerville Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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569 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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130 Summer St, Unit 3R
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

130 Summer St, Unit 3R

130 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 157 Summer St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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157 Summer St

SomervilleMA02143

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

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

53 Laurel St, Unit 5

53 Laurel StSomerville, MA 02143
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11 Columbus Ave, Unit G
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

11 Columbus Ave, Unit G

11 Columbus AveSomerville, 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
property at 1686 Massachusetts Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1686 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02138
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10 Winter St, Unit 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Feb 1

10 Winter St, Unit 2

10 Winter StCambridge, MA 02141
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17 Parker St, Unit 1 Garden Level
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
Studio Apartment Available Feb 1

17 Parker St, Unit 1 Garden Level

17 Parker StBoston, MA 02129
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2 Ware St, Unit 111
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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2 Ware St, Unit 111

2 Ware StCambridge, 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 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge Ivy Inn priced from $1,600. 136 & 138 Highland Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Ward Two apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Two, MA

As of January 23, 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
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
124 Pearl St, Unit 1124 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
126 Pearl St, Unit 1A126 Pearl St1BR,1BA$0.24
2 Ware St, Unit 1052 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.24
375 Prospect St, Unit 1375 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
39 Cross St, Unit 48-239 Cross St2BR,1BA$0.24
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
11 Columbus Ave, Unit 111 Columbus Ave1BR,1BA$0.23

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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 $2,050.

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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