
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward Two Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,300 (53 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ward Two area of Somerville.


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110 Perkins St, Unit 7

157 Summer St, Unit 1F

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156 Summer St, Unit 102

136 School St

155 Summer St, Unit 4F

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154 Summer St

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95 Highland Ave, Unit B

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735 Somerville Ave

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17 Quincy St, Unit 2
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136 & 138 Highland Avenue

155 Summer St, Unit 16R

157 Summer St, Unit 12AR

155 Summer St, Unit 3B

134 Pearl St, Unit 2

79 Flint St

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79 Flint St, Unit A

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129 Highland Ave

155 Summer St, Unit 7R

155 Summer St, Unit 5R
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153 Summer St, Unit 1

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130 Highland Ave

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140 Highland Ave

136 Highland Ave, Unit 27

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26 Bow St

43 Ivaloo St, Unit #5

155 Summer St, Unit 1B

155 Summer St, Unit 11R

155 Summer St, Unit 10R

155 Summer St, Unit 9R
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39 Cross St

594 Somerville Ave

Kent Street Apartments

4A-6 Pleasant Ave

123 Highland Avenue

The Hollander

162 Summer Street

24 Mount Pleasant Street

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19 Hunting St, Unit 1

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17 Hunting St
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

Frost Terrace

Longfellow Apartments

195 Hampshire St, Unit B

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49 Roseland St, Unit 2

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955 Cambridge St

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15 Prentiss St, Unit 3

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1642 Massachusetts Ave

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375 Prospect St, Unit 1

29 Ware St @ Harvard Yard
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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 |
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| Ward Two Studio Apartments | $2,804 | $1,717 | $4,010 |
| Ward Two 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,951 | $1,600 | $5,240 |
| Ward Two 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $1,799 | $10,000+ |
| Ward Two 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,189 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Ward Two 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,053 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Ward Two 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,289 | $4,000 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 53 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
 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| 136 School St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| 162 Summer Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| 136 & 138 Highland Avenue | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 139 Oxford St, Unit 12 | 139 Oxford St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 76 Cross St, Unit 2 | 76 Cross St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 43 Oak St, Unit 1 | 43 Oak St | 2BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| 61 Dana St, Unit #3-9 | 61 Dana St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 110 Perkins St, Unit 7 | 110 Perkins St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 26 Bow St | 26 Bow St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 955 Cambridge St | 955 Cambridge St | 2BR,1BA | $0.31 |
| 39 Cross St | 39 Cross St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 4 Pearl St, Unit 2 | 4 Pearl St | 3BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 22 Bow St, Unit Lo-8 | 22 Bow St | 2BR,1BA | $0.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWard Two, Somerville, MA
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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 $2,250.
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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