
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,000 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Somerville area of Somerville.


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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 4

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14 Garrison Ave, Unit #9

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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 9

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17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6

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68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2

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14 Garrison Ave, Unit 8

56 Waterhouse St

7 High St

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10 Hill St, Unit 1
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7 High St, Unit 1

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38 Whitman St, Unit 1

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211 Holland St, Unit #3B

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108 W Quincy St, Unit 1

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108 W Quincy St, Unit 1

108 W Quincy St

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92 North St, Unit 1

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67 Fairfax St

67 Fairfax St

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67 Fairfax St
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67 Fairfax St, Unit 67

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67 Fairfax St, Unit 1

186 Powder House Blvd

69 Raymond Ave

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22 Victoria St, Unit 3

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1 Victoria St, Unit 1A

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96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1

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96 Conwell Ave, Unit 2

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66 North St

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59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1
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1 Victoria St, Unit #1A

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110 W Quincy St, Unit 1

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108 W Quincy St, Unit 1

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186 Powder House Blvd, Unit 2

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108 W Quincy St, Unit 1

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96 Conwell Ave, Unit 2

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108 W Quincy St, Unit 1

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186 Powder House Blvd, Unit 2

186 Powder House Blvd

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79 Capen St, Unit 1
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137 Sharon St, Unit 1

82 North St

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50 Hamilton St, Unit 2

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59 Quincy St, Unit 1

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67 Orchard St, Unit 1

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293 Boston Ave, Unit 2

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29 Capen St, Unit #2

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60 Hamilton St, Unit 1

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294 Boston Ave, Unit 1

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224 Arlington 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 | $2,150 | $2,100 | $2,200 |
| West Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $2,000 | $2,800 |
| West Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $2,495 | $3,400 |
| West Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,473 | $2,700 | $4,750 |
| West Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,469 | $3,665 | $5,600 |
| West Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,779 | $4,500 | $7,000 |
| West Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,283 | $5,945 | $8,437 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.30 price per square foot 1 Victoria St Model at 1 Victoria St, Unit 1A in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value West Somerville apartment is the 96 Conwell Ave Model at 96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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. |
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| 1 Victoria St, Unit 1A | 1 Victoria St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1 | 96 Conwell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1 | 96 Conwell Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.33 |
| 96 Conwell Ave, Unit 2 | 96 Conwell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 1 Victoria St, Unit #1A | 1 Victoria St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 79 Capen St, Unit 1 | 79 Capen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #1 | 59 Ossipee Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 211 Holland St, Unit #3B | 211 Holland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 29 Capen St, Unit #2 | 29 Capen St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.30 |
| 68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2 | 68 Waterhouse St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
Expert Rental Resources
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