Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $900 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West Somerville area of Somerville.

property at 6 Hill St

$900

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$900

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

6 Hill St, Unit 6 Hill St

6 Hill 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 14 Arizona Terrace

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

14 Arizona Terrace

ArlingtonMA02474

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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 79 Curtis St

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

79 Curtis St

SomervilleMA02144

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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 August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.78 price per square foot 146 W Adams St Model at 146 W Adams St in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $7,800. The second greatest value West Somerville apartment is the 10 Pinkham Rd Model at 10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 2 starting at $4,000 with a $0.40 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.
146 W Adams St146 W Adams St6BR,2BA$0.78
10 Pinkham Rd, Unit 210 Pinkham Rd4BR,1BA$0.40
1 Victoria St1 Victoria St4BR,2BA$0.45
24 Chetwynd Rd, Unit 224 Chetwynd Rd5BR,1BA$0.62
227 Holland St, Unit 1227 Holland St3BR,2BA$0.45
282 Boston Ave, Unit 1282 Boston Ave4BR,2BA$0.48
35 Whitfield Rd, Unit #335 Whitfield Rd2BR,1BA$0.33
77 Fairfax St77 Fairfax St2BR,1BA$0.33
7 Dickson St, Unit 27 Dickson St5BR,3BA$0.69
16 Quincy St, Unit 216 Quincy St6BR,2BA$0.56

Frequently Asked Questions about West Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in West Somerville?

There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $8,100. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Somerville ranging from $900 to $9,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Somerville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Somerville ranges from $900 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,231.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Somerville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Somerville range from $2,800 to $4,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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