Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Cambridge College, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Somerville

$3,575/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Somerville is $3,575 per month as of September 2026. This is 88% above the national average rent, or $1,675 more per month.

$3.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Somerville

613

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Somerville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cambridge College, MA

Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 4% 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 Cambridge College, MA

Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,575, whereas a house costs $4,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,575.

Listings

Studio

$2,595

-

10%

1 bedroom

$2,900

-

6%

2 bedroom

$3,575

-

2%

3 bedroom

$4,350

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$5,400

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,595

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,575

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cambridge 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 Cambridge College, MA

525 Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,218

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
11 Houghton Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

11 Houghton Street #3, Somerville, MA 02143

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
29 Concord Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Neighborhood Nine house for rent in Cambridge

29 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

1 bed

1 bath

$1,530

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Seattle St. & Cambridge #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,775

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for Cambridge College, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.

How much is rent in Somerville?

The average rent in Somerville is $3,575 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Somerville?

Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Somerville is 88% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,675 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 $143,000/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).

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