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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Boston College, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,300/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,355 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
735
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Boston College, MA
Average rent prices in Somerville have remained the same since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Boston College, MA
Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,200, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,450 | - |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | - | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | - | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | - | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Boston College, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,498 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,230 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Boston College, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Condos
Average rent
$3,498
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Rooms
Average rent
$1,230
The table above reflects average rent prices in Boston College, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Discover rentals in Boston College, MA
4d ago
7-9-9R Winship, Boston, MA 02135
Studio
-1 baths
$200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
St. Elizabeth's apartment for rent in Boston
14 Wallingford Rd #1, Boston, MA 02135
1 bed
1 bath
$960
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
St. Elizabeth's apartment for rent in Boston
14 Wallingford Rd #2, Boston, MA 02135
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Oak Square apartment for rent in Boston
10 Bigelow St #2, Boston, MA 02135
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
St. Elizabeth's apartment for rent in Boston
47 Kirkwood Rd, Boston, MA 02135
4 beds
2 baths
$9,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
11h ago
St. Elizabeth's house for rent in Boston
12 Gerald Rd #NA, Boston, MA 02135
5 beds
3 baths
$9,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
St. Elizabeth's apartment for rent in Boston
5 beds
3 baths
$9,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
St. Elizabeth's apartment for rent in Boston
5 beds
2.5 baths
$9,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
288 Chestnut Hill Ave #12A, Boston, MA 02135
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
286 Chestnut Hill Ave #17, Boston, MA 02135
Studio
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
288 Chestnut Hill Ave #14, Boston, MA 02135
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Verified
286 Chestnut Hill Ave #5, Boston, MA 02135
2 beds
1 bath
$3,125
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
17 Fairbanks St #NA, Boston, MA 02135
1 bed
1 bath
$2,190
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
44 Brackett St #3, Boston, MA 02135
3 beds
1 bath
$3,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
288 Chestnut Hill Ave #12A, Boston, MA 02135
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
286 Chestnut Hill Ave #17, Boston, MA 02135
Studio
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
17 Fairbanks St #NA, Boston, MA 02135
1 bed
1 bath
$2,190
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
286 Chestnut Hill Ave #5, Boston, MA 02135
2 beds
1 bath
$3,125
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
St. Elizabeth's apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Commonwealth apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Boston College, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.
How much is rent in Somerville?
The average rent in Somerville is $3,300 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have remained the same since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,355 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Somerville?
To comfortably afford rent in Somerville, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).