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property at 305 Webster Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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305 Webster Ave

CambridgeMA02141
property at 119 Highland Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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119 Highland Ave, Unit 3

119 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02143

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property at 95A Beacon St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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95A Beacon St, Unit 95A

95A Beacon St
SomervilleMA02143

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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 $1,950. 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$1,950
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Two, MA

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward Two area is the $0.22 price per square foot 47 Franklin Model at 47 Franklin, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Ward Two apartment is the 51 Franklin St Model at 51 Franklin St, Unit B 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.
47 Franklin, Unit 247 Franklin2BR,1BA$0.22
51 Franklin St, Unit B51 Franklin St3BR,1BA$0.22
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
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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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward Two

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward Two?

There are currently 965 Apartments for Rent in Ward Two, MA with pricing that ranges from $990 to $8,800. There are also 517 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward Two ranging from $935 to $13,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ward Two?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ward Two ranges from $935 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,564.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ward Two?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ward Two range from $1,600 to $8,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $13,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $990.

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