Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,697/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,697 per month as of October 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,797 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
646
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 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
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,710, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $3,579 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,900 | - | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $3,500 | - | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $4,000 | - | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | - | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,897 | - |  7% |
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,710 | - | 4% | |
Condos | $3,500 | - | 9% | |
Houses | $3,650 | - | 44% | |
Rooms | $1,495 | - | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,900
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,897
Last year
7%
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,710
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last year
44%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,495
Last year
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
5d+ ago
Inman Square apartment for rent in Cambridge
5 beds
2 baths
$1,200
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 Oct 20
5d+ ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
2 baths
$1,250
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
5d+ ago
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mid-Cambridge apartment for rent in Cambridge
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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 Sep 1
2h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,565–$12,065
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
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$19,888
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
2h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,090–$10,615
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
10h ago
Verified
425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,900–$13,032
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
2h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,051–$6,076
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
10h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,107–$5,864
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
10h ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,522–$6,147
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
2h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,090–$10,615
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
10h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,107–$5,864
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
10h ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,522–$6,147
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
10h ago
Verified
50 Kinnaird St #1153, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$4,440–$4,840
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
10h ago
Verified
285 3rd St #1010, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,605
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
2h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,051–$6,076
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
10h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,107–$5,864
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
10h ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,522–$6,147
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
2h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,090–$10,615
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
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Frequently asked questions for Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.
How much is rent in Somerville?
The average rent in Somerville is $3,697 per month as of October 31, 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 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,797 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 $148,000/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).