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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,655/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,655 per month as of September 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,755 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
746
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 12% 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 $3,650, whereas a house costs $4,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $3,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,600 | - | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $3,410 | - | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,980 | - | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | - | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,775 | - |  4% |
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 | $3,650 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,995 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,150 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,560 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,410
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,980
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,775
Last year
4%
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
$3,650
Condos
Average rent
$3,995
Houses
Average rent
$4,150
Rooms
Average rent
$1,560
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.
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8h ago
Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline
1 bed
2 baths
$1,400
$1,250
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
425 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,490–$27,792
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$20,552
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
77 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,510–$10,105
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
5d+ ago
Back Bay condo for rent in Boston
3 beds
2.5 baths
$15,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,956–$5,836
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,622–$6,479
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,727–$6,817
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,410–$10,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,622–$6,479
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,727–$6,817
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
249 3rd St #1141, Cambridge, MA 02142
1 bed
1 bath
$3,725
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
50 Kinnaird St #1153, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,380–$4,690
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
249 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,956–$5,836
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
285 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,622–$6,479
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,727–$6,817
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
770 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,410–$10,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.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 $3,655 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,755 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 $146,000/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).