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Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
Lesley University, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,200/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
447
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% 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 $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,297.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 | - | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,850 | - | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | - | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,825 | - | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,052 | - |  1% |
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 | - | 4% | |
Condos | $3,250 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,800 | - | 23% | |
Rooms | $1,445 | - | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,825
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,052
Last year
1%
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
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
23%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,445
Last year
5%
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
Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville
38 Craigie St, Somerville, MA 02143
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville
419 Somerville Avenue #3, Somerville, MA 02143
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Powder House house for rent in Somerville
15 Spring Hill Ter, Somerville, MA 02143
4 beds
3.5 baths
$18,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University townhouse for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
4.5 baths
$15,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University apartment for rent in Cambridge
6 Howland St, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
2.5 baths
$12,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University apartment for rent in Cambridge
3 beds
2.5 baths
$12,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
4d ago
Verified
120 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,725–$5,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,590–$4,048
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1610 Massachusetts Ave #B2, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,630
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,590–$4,048
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,630
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
923 Massachusetts Ave #5, Cambridge, MA 02139
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
13 Spring St #1, Somerville, MA 02143
5 beds
3 baths
$4,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,590–$4,048
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,008
Price dropped $521Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1610 Massachusetts Ave #B2, Cambridge, MA 02138
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
1d ago
Verified
30 Langdon St #17B, Cambridge, MA 02138
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
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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 $3,200 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 68% 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 $128,000/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).