Cheap Homes for Rent in West Somerville Neighborhood of Somerville, MA from $1,300 (30 Rentals)

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property at 43 Curtis St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

43 Curtis St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 1328 Broadway

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

1328 Broadway, Unit 6

1328 Broadway
SomervilleMA02144
property at 15 Piggott Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

15 Piggott Rd

MedfordMA02155
property at 217 Holland St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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217 Holland St, Unit 3B

217 Holland St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 65 Woods Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

65 Woods Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 100 Woodstock St

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

100 Woodstock St, Unit 1

100 Woodstock St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 94 North St

$2,895

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$2,895

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$2,895

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

94 North St

SomervilleMA02144

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property at 92 North St

$2,895

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$2,895

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$2,895

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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92 North St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 67 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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67 Fairfax St, Unit 1

67 Fairfax St
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 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 72 Marshall St

$2,950

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$2,950

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$2,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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72 Marshall St

MedfordMA02155
property at 94 North St

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

94 North St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 94 North St

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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94 North St, Unit 1

94 North St
SomervilleMA02144
property at 136 Sharon St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

136 Sharon St, Unit 2

136 Sharon St
MedfordMA02155
property at 44-46 Woods Ave

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

44-46 Woods Ave

SomervilleMA02144
property at 78 Orchard St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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78 Orchard St

MedfordMA02155
property at 56 Gordon St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

56 Gordon St, Unit 1

56 Gordon St
SomervilleMA02144

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property at 1 Victoria St

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1 Victoria St, Unit 1A

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

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14 Belknap St, Unit 3

14 Belknap 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

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14 Belknap St, Unit 3

14 Belknap St
SomervilleMA02144

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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

Available Now

258 Boston Ave, Unit #3

258 Boston Ave
MedfordMA02155
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Somerville area is the $0.22 price per square foot 68 Waterhouse St Model at 68 Waterhouse St, Unit 2 in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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.
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 268 Waterhouse StStudio ,1BA$0.22
79 Capen St, Unit 179 Capen St2BR,1BA$0.27
211 Holland St, Unit #3B211 Holland St1BR,1BA$0.28
1 Victoria St, Unit 1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.30
96 Conwell Ave, Unit 196 Conwell Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
96 Conwell Ave, Unit 296 Conwell Ave2BR,1BA$0.30
1 Victoria St, Unit #1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.30
59 Ossipee Rd, Unit #159 Ossipee Rd2BR,1BA$0.30
29 Capen St, Unit #229 Capen St2BR,1.5BA$0.30
96 Conwell Ave, Unit 196 Conwell Ave3BR,1BA$0.33

Frequently Asked Questions about West Somerville

What type of rentals are currently available in West Somerville?

There are currently 196 Apartments for Rent in West Somerville, MA with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $8,437. There are also 128 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Somerville ranging from $1,350 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 $1,350 to $8,050 with an average monthly rent of $4,070.

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 $2,700 to $4,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,475 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,665.

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