
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,700 (45 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, Unit #B, Unit #B

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77 Fairfax St

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77 Fairfax St

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17 Endicott Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

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68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2, Unit 2

81 Electric Ave, Unit 3

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104 Conwell Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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9 Moore St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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9 Moore St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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59 Conwell Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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38 Whitman St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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211 Holland St, Unit #3B, Unit #3B

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1102 Broadway, Unit 1, Unit 1

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29 Victoria St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1131 Broadway, Unit 7, Unit 7

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27 Conwell Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
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96 Conwell Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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66 North St

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69 Conwell Ave

53 Fairfax St

27 Conwell Ave

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65 Sterling St, Unit 1, Unit 1

69 Raymond Ave, Unit #1R

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1 Victoria St

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83 Conwell Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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39 Sterling St

69 Raymond Ave

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142 Powder House Blvd

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69 Raymond Ave, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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69 Raymond Ave, Unit 69, Unit 69

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100 Conwell Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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39 Sterling St, Unit 1, Unit 1

69 Raymond Ave

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111 Boston Ave, Unit B, Unit B
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5 Arizona Terrace, Unit #6

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137 Sharon St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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79 Capen St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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29 Capen St

79 Capen St, Unit 2

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60 Hamilton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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293 Boston Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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29 Capen St

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29 Capen St, Unit 2, 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 Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| West Somerville Studio Apartments | $2,100 | $1,700 | $2,200 |
| West Somerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $2,100 | $3,100 |
| West Somerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,219 | $2,625 | $4,000 |
| West Somerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,754 | $2,600 | $5,950 |
| West Somerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,507 | $3,300 | $5,600 |
| West Somerville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,709 | $4,500 | $7,200 |
| West Somerville 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,013 | $6,200 | $8,050 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 45 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 April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.40 price per square foot 10 Pinkham Rd Model at 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 in the in the North Medford neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value West Somerville apartment is the 1 Victoria St Model at 1 Victoria St starting at $4,500 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. |
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| 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 | 10 Pinkham Rd | 4BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 1 Victoria St | 1 Victoria St | 4BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 227 Holland St, Unit 1 | 227 Holland St | 3BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 203 Holland St, Unit 3 | 203 Holland St | 3BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| 211 Holland St, Unit #3B | 211 Holland St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 7 Victoria St, Unit #2 | 7 Victoria St | 4BR,2BA | $0.44 |
| 1081 Broadway, Unit 1 | 1081 Broadway | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| 104 Woodstock St, Unit #3 | 104 Woodstock St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 227 Holland St, Unit 1 | 227 Holland St | 3BR,2BA | $0.45 |
| 258 Boston Ave | 258 Boston Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.37 |
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