Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
New England Conservatory, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Somerville

$3,600/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Somerville is $3,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,700 more per month.

$4.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Somerville

1,147

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Somerville rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in New England Conservatory, MA

Average rent prices in Somerville have increased 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 New England Conservatory, MA

Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,555, whereas a house costs $4,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $3,222 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,475

-

1%

1 bedroom

$3,200

-

8%

2 bedroom

$4,000

-

19%

3 bedroom

$4,800

-

3%

4 bedroom

$6,800

-

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,475

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New England Conservatory, 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 New England Conservatory, MA

23 Symphony Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

0 baths

$500

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.

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

0 baths

$500

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.
12 Stoneholm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

0 baths

$500

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.
12 Stoneholm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

0 baths

$500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for New England Conservatory, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.

How much is rent in Somerville?

The average rent in Somerville is $3,600 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Somerville?

Average rent prices in Somerville have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Somerville is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,700 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 $144,000/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).

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