Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,100 (67 Rentals)

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15 Russell Rd, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

15 Russell Rd, Unit 2

15 Russell RdSomerville, MA 02144
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77 Fairfax St
$2,100 - $3,300
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$2,100 - $3,300

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$2,100 - $3,300
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

77 Fairfax St

77 Fairfax StSomerville, MA 02144
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67 Sterling St
$2,600 - $2,800
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$2,600 - $2,800

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$2,600 - $2,800
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

67 Sterling St

67 Sterling StSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 56 Waterhouse St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

56 Waterhouse St

SomervilleMA02144
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14 Irvington Rd, Unit 1
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

14 Irvington Rd, Unit 1

14 Irvington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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14 Irvington Rd, Unit 1
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

14 Irvington Rd, Unit 1

14 Irvington RdSomerville, MA 02144
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1 Victoria St
$3,100 - $4,500
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$3,100 - $4,500

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$3,100 - $4,500
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1 Victoria St

1 Victoria StSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 217 Holland St

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

217 Holland St, Unit 2B

217 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 66 North St

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

66 North St

SomervilleMA02144
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97 W Quincy St, Unit 1
$3,195
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$3,195

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$3,195
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

97 W Quincy St, Unit 1

97 W Quincy StSomerville, MA 02144
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30 Sterling St, Unit B2
$3,200
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$3,200

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$3,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

30 Sterling St, Unit B2

30 Sterling StSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 86 Conwell Ave

$3,200 - $3,600

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$3,200

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$3,200

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

86 Conwell Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 158 W Adams St

$3,250

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$3,250

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$3,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

158 W Adams St

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 333 Alewife Brook Pky

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

333 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 2

333 Alewife Brook Pky
SomervilleMA02144
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333 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 3
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

333 Alewife Brook Pky, Unit 3

333 Alewife Brook PkySomerville, MA 02144
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79 Conwell Ave, Unit 1
$3,300
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$3,300

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$3,300
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

79 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

79 Conwell AveSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 56 Curtis St

$3,300 - $3,750

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$3,300

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$3,300

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

56 Curtis St

SomervilleMA02144
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127 Hillsdale Rd, Unit APT2
$3,390
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$3,390

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$3,390
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

127 Hillsdale Rd, Unit APT2

127 Hillsdale RdSomerville, MA 02144
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65 Conwell Ave, Unit 1
$3,400
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$3,400

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$3,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

65 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

65 Conwell AveSomerville, MA 02144
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210 Powder House Blvd, Unit 1
$3,450
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$3,450

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$3,450
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

210 Powder House Blvd, Unit 1

210 Powder House BlvdSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 42 Belknap St

$3,450

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$3,450

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$3,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

42 Belknap St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 1304 Broadway

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1304 Broadway

SomervilleMA02144
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125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1
$3,500
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$3,500

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$3,500
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1

125 Hillsdale RdSomerville, MA 02144
property at 114 Woodstock St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

114 Woodstock St, Unit 2

114 Woodstock St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 117 Woodstock St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

117 Woodstock St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 4 Arizona Ter

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4 Arizona Ter, Unit 5

4 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 117 Auburn St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

117 Auburn St

MedfordMA02155

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Cheapest Available West Somerville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
69 Raymond Ave12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1 Victoria St1 Victoria St4BR,2BA$0.45
227 Holland St, Unit 1227 Holland St3BR,2BA$0.45
17 Tesla Ave, Unit #217 Tesla Ave6BR,3BA$0.81
35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #335 Whitfield Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 224 Chetwynd Rd5BR,1BA$0.62
77 Fairfax St77 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.33
7 Dickson St, Unit 2B7 Dickson St6BR,3BA$0.81
7 Dickson St, Unit 27 Dickson St5BR,3BA$0.69
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
11 Clarendon Ave, Unit 211 Clarendon Ave4BR,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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