Apartments for Rent in the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA (462 Rentals)
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55 Waterhouse St, Unit 1
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16 Chetwynd Rd, Unit T

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16 Chetwynd Rd, Unit A

142 Powder House Blvd, Unit 1
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315 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit #3

44 Clarendon Ave, Unit 2
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36 Irvington Rd, Unit 2
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West Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Somerville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
West Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $2,300 | $3,250 |
West Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $2,350 | $4,300 |
West Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,576 | $2,900 | $4,750 |
West Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,495 | $3,150 | $5,700 |
West Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,429 | $4,200 | $7,000 |
West Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,318 | $5,945 | $9,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Somerville, Somerville, MA
Ranked #15
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Somerville Neighborhood in Somerville, MA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
59 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Somerville
What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Somerville Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Somerville ranges from $2,300 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,663.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Somerville cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Somerville range from $2,350 to $4,300. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,109.
How expensive are West Somerville Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 287 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Somerville on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,900 to $4,750 - averaging $3,576 for the location.
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