Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,500 (79 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the West Somerville area of Somerville.

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West Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.25 price per square foot 95 W Adams St Model at 95 W Adams St, Unit 1 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value West Somerville apartment is the 79 Capen St Model at 79 Capen St, Unit 1 starting at $2,690 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the North Medford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Somerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
95 W Adams St, Unit 195 W Adams St2BR,1BA$0.25
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
217 Holland St, Unit 1B217 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.27
75 Capen St, Unit 175 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.28
51 Fairfax St, Unit 251 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.30
23 Curtis St, Unit 123 Curtis St3BR,2BA$0.31
23 Curtis St, Unit 123 Curtis St3BR,2BA$0.31
11 Ware St, Unit 211 Ware St2BR,1BA$0.34
1 Victoria St, Unit 1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.34
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Somerville, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

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