Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward Two Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (67 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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property at 569 Somerville Ave

569 Somerville Ave

SomervilleMA02143
property at 4 Webster Ave

4 Webster Ave

SomervilleMA02143
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue
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$2,050 - $2,645
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$2,050 - $2,645

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$2,050 - $2,645
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

136-138 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143
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154 Summer St, Unit 1F
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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154 Summer St, Unit 1F

154 Summer StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 24-28 Mt Pleasant St

24-28 Mt Pleasant St

SomervilleMA02145

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20 Linden St, Unit 1A
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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20 Linden St, Unit 1A

20 Linden StSomerville, MA 02143
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property at 66 Franklin St

66 Franklin St

SomervilleMA02145
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
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38 Pinckney St, Unit #2

38 Pinckney StSomerville, MA 02145
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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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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2

39 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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39 Florence St, Unit 48-2

39 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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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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27 Florence St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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27 Florence St, Unit 1

27 Florence StSomerville, MA 02145
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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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1699 Cambridge St, Unit 12A
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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1699 Cambridge St, Unit 12A

1699 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02138
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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
136 & 138 Highland AvenueStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
114 Perkins St, Unit 5114 Perkins StStudio ,1BA$0.18
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
58 Atherton St, Unit 1F58 Atherton StStudio ,1BA$0.22
27 Knapp St, Unit D-1427 Knapp StStudio ,1BA$0.22
9 Parker St, Unit 39 Parker St1BR,1BA$0.23
39 Florence St, Unit 48-239 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.23
39 Florence St, Unit 48-239 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.23
140 Highland Ave, Unit #6140 Highland AveStudio ,1BA$0.23
375 Prospect St, Unit 1375 Prospect StStudio ,1BA$0.23
146 Oxford St, Unit 8146 Oxford St1BR,1BA$0.24

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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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