Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,500 (49 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 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.30 price per square foot 51 Fairfax St Model at 51 Fairfax St, Unit 2 in the in the North Medford neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value West Somerville apartment is the 225 Holland St Model at 225 Holland St, Unit 2 starting at $3,650 with a $0.37 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.
51 Fairfax St, Unit 251 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.30
225 Holland St, Unit 2225 Holland St3BR,1BA$0.37
11 Ware St, Unit 211 Ware St2BR,1BA$0.34
125 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 1125 Hillsdale Rd3BR,1BA$0.39
75 Capen St, Unit 175 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.28
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.36
23 Curtis St, Unit 123 Curtis St3BR,2BA$0.31
23 Curtis St, Unit 123 Curtis St3BR,2BA$0.31
1 Victoria St, Unit 1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.34

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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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