Cheap Homes for Rent in West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,700 (33 Rentals)

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

property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 7 Arizona Ter

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Arizona Ter, Unit 2

7 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 7 Arizona Terrace

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Arizona Terrace

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 5 Arizona Ter

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

5 Arizona Ter, Unit 6

5 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 139 Hillsdale Rd

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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139 Hillsdale Rd

SomervilleMA02144
property at 17 Dow St

$2,625 - $3,375

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$2,625 - $3,375

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$2,625 - $3,375

2 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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17 Dow St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 15 Woods Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Woods Ave

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 62 Woods Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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62 Woods Ave, Unit 15

62 Woods Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 53 Fairfax St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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53 Fairfax St, Unit 1

53 Fairfax St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 29 Victoria St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Victoria St, Unit 1

29 Victoria St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 48 Orchard St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

48 Orchard St, Unit 3

48 Orchard St
MedfordMA02155
property at 221 Holland St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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221 Holland St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 217 Holland St

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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217 Holland St, Unit 3

217 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 218 Holland St

$2,950

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$2,950

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$2,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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218 Holland St, Unit 2B

218 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 51 Adams St

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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51 Adams St

MedfordMA02155
property at 56 Gordon St

$3,000 - $3,900

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$3,000 - $3,900

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$3,000 - $3,900

3 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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56 Gordon St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 1 Victoria St

$3,100 - $4,400

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$3,100 - $4,400

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$3,100 - $4,400

2 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1 Victoria St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 14 Belknap St

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

14 Belknap St, Unit 3

14 Belknap St
SomervilleMA02144
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 211 Holland St

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

211 Holland St, Unit 2B

211 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 225 Holland St

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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225 Holland St, Unit 2

225 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 1 Victoria St

$3,200

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$3,200

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$3,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Victoria St, Unit #1A

1 Victoria St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 260 Boston Ave

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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260 Boston Ave, Unit 1

260 Boston Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 258 Boston Ave

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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258 Boston Ave, Unit #3

258 Boston Ave
MedfordMA02155
property at 69 Orchard St

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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69 Orchard St

MedfordMA02155

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property at 6 Bailey St

$3,300

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$3,300

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$3,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

6 Bailey St

SomervilleMA02144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.33 price per square foot 96 Conwell Ave Model at 96 Conwell Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value West Somerville apartment is the 96 Conwell Ave Model at 96 Conwell Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,300 with a $0.33 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.
96 Conwell Ave, Unit 196 Conwell Ave3BR,1BA$0.33
96 Conwell Ave, Unit 296 Conwell Ave3BR,1BA$0.33
1 Victoria St, Unit #1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.30
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #159 Ossipee Rd2BR,1BA$0.30
203 Holland St, Unit 3203 Holland St3BR,1BA$0.40
211 Holland St, Unit #3B211 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.28
29 Capen St, Unit #229 Capen St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
104 Woodstock St, Unit #3104 Woodstock St3BR,2BA$0.35
258 Boston Ave258 Boston Ave3BR,1BA$0.37

Frequently Asked Questions about West Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in West Somerville?

There are currently 208 Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $8,437. There are also 147 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Somerville ranging from $1,750 to $8,050.

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 $1,750 to $8,050 with an average monthly rent of $4,142.

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 $2,500 to $5,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,629.

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