
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Somerville area of Somerville.


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77 Fairfax St

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77 Fairfax St, Unit #B

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67 Sterling St

56 Waterhouse St

14 Irvington Rd, Unit 14 Irvington Road

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14 Irvington Rd, Unit 1

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14 Irvington Rd, Unit 1

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69 Conwell Ave

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1 Victoria St
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69 Raymond Ave

217 Holland St, Unit 2B

66 North St

47 Curtis Ave, Unit 3

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97 W Quincy St, Unit 1

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30 Sterling St, Unit B2

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1 Victoria St, Unit 1A

86 Conwell Ave

158 W Adams St

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187 Powder House Blvd, Unit 2
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333 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 2

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35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #3

47 Curtis Ave, Unit 1

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79 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

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81 Conwell Ave, Unit 79 Conwell Avenue

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77 Fairfax St, Unit #1

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333 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 3

333 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Unit 2

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79 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

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12 Raymond Ave, Unit #1
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56 Curtis St

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127 Hillsdale Rd, Unit APT2

127 Hillsdale Rd

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187 Powder House Blvd, Unit 2

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186 Powder House Blvd, Unit 186 Powderhouse Blvd

186 Powder House Blvd, Unit 4

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41 Belknap St, Unit 2

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65 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

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210 Powder House Blvd, Unit 1

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210 Powder House Blvd, Unit 1
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42 Belknap St

112 Woodstock St, Unit 2

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333 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 333 Alewife Brook Pky

1304 Broadway

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96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

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125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1

114 Woodstock St, Unit 2

117 Woodstock St

4 Arizona Ter, Unit 5

117 Auburn St
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West Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Somerville?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| West Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,130 | $2,500 | $4,200 |
| West Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $2,600 | $4,750 |
| West Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,546 | $1,100 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Cheapest Available West Somerville Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Raymond Ave | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.45 price per square foot 1 Victoria St Model at 1 Victoria St in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value West Somerville apartment is the 227 Holland St Model at 227 Holland St, Unit 1 starting at $4,495 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Victoria St | 1 Victoria St | 4BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 227 Holland St, Unit 1 | 227 Holland St | 3BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 17 Tesla Ave, Unit #2 | 17 Tesla Ave | 6BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| 35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #3 | 35 Whitfield Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 2 | 24 Chetwynd Rd | 5BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 77 Fairfax St | 77 Fairfax St | 2BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 7 Dickson St, Unit 2B | 7 Dickson St | 6BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| 7 Dickson St, Unit 2 | 7 Dickson St | 5BR,3BA | $0.69 |
| 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 | 10 Pinkham Rd | 4BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 11 Clarendon Ave, Unit 2 | 11 Clarendon Ave | 4BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Somerville Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Somerville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Somerville is starting from $3,100 at 69 Raymond Ave.
What is the most affordable West Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Somerville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 14 Belknap St and starts from $3,600.
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