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Last updated on June 22, 2026
Average rent in
Lesley University, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
702
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lesley University, 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
Lesley University, 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 $4,137. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $3,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,520 | - |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | - | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,600 | - | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,225 | - | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,100 | - | 16% |
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 Lesley University, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,890 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,137 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,400 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,520
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,225
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,100
Last year
16%
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 Lesley University, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Condos
Average rent
$3,890
Houses
Average rent
$4,137
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lesley University, 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 Lesley University, MA
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
5 beds
2 baths
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Neighborhood Nine apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Neighborhood Nine house for rent in Cambridge
61 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
5 beds
4 baths
$16,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University apartment for rent in Cambridge
6 Howland St, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
2.5 baths
$12,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 25
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2.5 baths
$12,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Harvard Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
3 baths
$11,250
$10,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,628–$3,851
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
287 Beacon St #2, Somerville, MA 02143
2 beds
1 bath
$3,279
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
18h ago
Verified
735 Somerville Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02143
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
18h ago
Verified
175 Beacon St #407, Somerville, MA 02143
2 beds
2 baths
$3,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,628–$3,851
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
41 Belmont St #25, Somerville, MA 02143
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
18h ago
Verified
378 Washington St #2, Somerville, MA 02143
4 beds
1 bath
$4,600
$4,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,628–$3,851
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
163 Summer St #2, Somerville, MA 02143
4 beds
1 bath
$3,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
18h ago
Verified
2 Central St #1, Somerville, MA 02143
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
18h ago
Verified
163 Summer St #3, Somerville, MA 02143
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Lesley University, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.
How much is rent in Somerville?
The average rent in Somerville is $3,250 per month as of June 20, 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 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 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 $130,000/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).