Cheap Homes for Rent in West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $2,100 (31 Rentals)

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property at 56 Gordon St

56 Gordon St, Unit 1

56 Gordon St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 66 North St

66 North St, Unit 1

66 North St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 56 Gordon St

56 Gordon St

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 14 Watson St

14 Watson St, Unit 1

14 Watson St
SomervilleMA02144
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West Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.34 price per square foot 11 Ware St Model at 11 Ware St, Unit 2 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value West Somerville apartment is the 79 Capen St Model at 79 Capen St, Unit 1 starting at $2,690 with a $0.27 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.
11 Ware St, Unit 211 Ware St2BR,1BA$0.34
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
23 Curtis St, Unit 123 Curtis St3BR,2BA$0.31
1 Victoria St, Unit 1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.34
14 Endicott Ave, Unit 214 Endicott Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
260 Boston Ave, Unit 1260 Boston Ave3BR,1BA$0.33
258 Boston Ave, Unit 3258 Boston Ave3BR,1BA$0.34
32 Irvington Rd32 Irvington Rd3BR,1BA$0.36
77 Gordon St, Unit #177 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
78 Gordon St, Unit #178 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in West Somerville?

There are currently 490 Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,595 to $10,400. There are also 248 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Somerville ranging from $2,100 to $9,200.

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 $2,100 to $9,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,531.

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 $2,850 to $4,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $5,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,425.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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