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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Lesley University, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,200/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,200 per month as of September 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
539
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 6% 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 $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,387 | - |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 | - | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,300 | - | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | - | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,152 | - | 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 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,455 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,387
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,152
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
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Rooms
Average rent
$1,455
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
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University condo for rent in Cambridge
61 Garfield St, Cambridge, MA 02138
2 beds
2 baths
$1,930
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
123 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,300–$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Aggasiz - Harvard University townhouse for rent in Cambridge
4 beds
4.5 baths
$15,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
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 Jan 1
5d+ ago
Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
382 Harvard St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
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 Apr 1
9h ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,795–$4,368
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
44 Elm St #2, Somerville, MA 02143
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
$2,900
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,920
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
205 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,795–$4,368
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
44 Elm St #2, Somerville, MA 02143
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
$2,900
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
3d ago
Verified
460 Green St #5, Cambridge, MA 02139
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
460 Green St #5, Cambridge, MA 02139
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4h ago
Verified
91 Porter St #2, Somerville, MA 02143
3 beds
1 bath
$3,550
$3,300
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Verified
156 Summer St Apt 158 #B2, Somerville, MA 02143
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Verified
89 Hancock St #2, Cambridge, MA 02139
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,375
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
44 Elm St #2, Somerville, MA 02143
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
$2,900
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 6% 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).