Cheap Homes for Rent in West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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property at 10 Arizona Ter

10 Arizona Ter, Unit 4

10 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 7 Arizona Ter

7 Arizona Ter, Unit 2

7 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 217 Holland St

217 Holland St, Unit 3B

217 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 142 Powder House Blvd

142 Powder House Blvd, Unit 1

142 Powder House Blvd
SomervilleMA02144
property at 53 Fairfax St

53 Fairfax St, Unit 1

53 Fairfax St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 221 Holland St

221 Holland St, Unit 3A

221 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 29 Victoria St

29 Victoria St, Unit 1

29 Victoria St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 139 Hillsdale Rd

139 Hillsdale Rd, Unit 2

139 Hillsdale Rd
SomervilleMA02144
property at 56 Gordon St

56 Gordon St, Unit 1

56 Gordon St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 12 Pinkham Rd

12 Pinkham Rd, Unit 1

12 Pinkham Rd
MedfordMA02155

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property at 12 Pinkham Rd

12 Pinkham Rd, Unit 1

12 Pinkham Rd
MedfordMA02155
property at 12 Pinkham Rd

12 Pinkham Rd, Unit 1

12 Pinkham Rd
MedfordMA02155
property at 56 Gordon St

56 Gordon St

SomervilleMA02144

West Somerville, Somerville, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.27 price per square foot 211 Holland St Model at 211 Holland St, Unit 3B in the in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value West Somerville apartment is the 1109 Broadway Model at 1109 Broadway, Unit 2 starting at $2,375 with a $0.24 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.
211 Holland St, Unit 3B211 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.27
1109 Broadway, Unit 21109 Broadway1BR,1BA$0.24
69 Raymond Ave, Unit 1R69 Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
218 Holland St, Unit 3A218 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.28
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
69 Raymond Ave, Unit 1R69 Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
69 Raymond Ave, Unit 1R69 Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$0.26
69 Raymond Ave, Unit 1R69 Raymond Ave2BR,1BA$0.29
26 Adams St, Unit 326 Adams St2BR,1BA$0.23
211 Holland St, Unit #3B211 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Somerville, Somerville, MA

Ranked #18

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in West Somerville?

There are currently 341 Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,100. There are also 192 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Somerville ranging from $1,200 to $9,000.

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 $1,200 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,499.

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 $900 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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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