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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Somerville, MA. 186 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $700

  • a living room with a blue couch and a tv
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    9 Central Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $1,472
    1 BED $651+
    2 BEDS $1,030

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove and a door
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    32 Kent Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $1,144
    1 BED $1,274
    2 BEDS $1,531

Apartments Under $1,300

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a tall building with cars parked in front of it
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    9-39 Medford Street, Somerville, MA 02143
    1 BED $1,315
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    243 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
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    1 BED $1,797
    2 BEDS $2,075+

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a yellow house with steps and a red door
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    11-11A Austin Street, Somerville, MA 02145
    3 BEDS $1,823
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    Kent Street Apartments, Brookline, MA 02446
    1 BED $2,075+
    2 BEDS $2,995
  • 456 Medford Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    456 Medford Street, Somerville, MA 02144
    1 BED $2,090+
    2 BEDS $3,425
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
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    123 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $2,100+
    1 BED $2,300+
    2 BEDS $2,600+
  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    136 & 138 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143
    STUDIO $2,250+
    1 BED $2,350+
  • an empty street between two brick apartment buildings
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    431-433A Broadway Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145
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    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,395
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  • a living room with couches and a table
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    375 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,400+
    1 BED $2,700
    2 BEDS $3,200
  • a living room with white doors and a tv
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    19-21 Wendell Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,425+
    1 BED $2,775+
    2 BEDS $3,360+
  • a living room with two couches and a fireplace
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    1442 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,425+
    1 BED $2,775+
    2 BEDS $2,760+
  • a white house with a tree in front of it
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    72 Marshall Street, Somerville, MA 02145
    1 BED $2,498
  • a living room with a couch and a window
    Today

    151 N. 1St St., Cambridge, MA 02141
    STUDIO $2,510+
    1 BED $3,575+
    2 BEDS $4,835+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    18-26 Chauncy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,700+
    1 BED $2,885+
    2 BEDS $3,595+
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    784 Main St., Cambridge, MA 02139
    1 BED $3,100
    2 BEDS $2,730+

  • More Rentals Near Somerville, MA

  • the front entrance of a brick building with bushes and a sidewalk
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    1-3 Langdon Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
    STUDIO $2,995+
    1 BED $2,860+
    2 BEDS $2,760+
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
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    16 - 19A Forest Street, Cambridge, MA 02140
    1 BED $2,875+
    2 BEDS $3,400+
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
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    218 Thorndike St., Cambridge, MA 02141
    1 BED $2,940
  • a kitchen with a sink and a window
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    157 Sixth Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1 Maxwells Green, Somerville, MA 02144
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    1 BED $3,335+
    2 BEDS $4,670+
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  • a living room with a gray couch and yellow pillows
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    1 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
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    3 BEDS $4,902+
  • an empty kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
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    625 Mcgrath Highway, Somerville, MA 02145
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Walker's Paradise
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerville, MA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,144 and $9,675.

How many cheap rentals are available in Somerville, MA on RentCafe?

There are 73 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Somerville, MA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Somerville, MA?

The average Somerville, MA cheap apartment size is 570 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Somerville, MA?

Cheap apartments in Somerville, MA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Somerville, MA?

A cheap apartment in Somerville, MA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Somerville, MA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Somerville, MA has never been easier. We feature 186 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Somerville, MA average. What is a cheap rent in Somerville, MA? The average apartment rent in Somerville is $3,452 per month so any rental south of $2,762 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Somerville, MA rents go as low as $651/mo.

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