Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Olin Center for International Study, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Somerville

$3,500/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Somerville is $3,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$3.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Somerville

1,757

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Somerville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Olin Center for International Study, 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 Olin Center for International Study, MA

Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,467, whereas a house costs $4,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $3,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,000.

Listings

Studio

$2,530

-

2%

1 bedroom

$3,225

-

2%

2 bedroom

$4,000

-

7%

3 bedroom

$5,250

-

2%

4 bedroom

$7,050

-

19%

Studio

Average rent

$2,530

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,250

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,050

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Olin Center for International Study, 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 Olin Center for International Study, MA

Newbury & Charlesgate #B1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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

Studio

1 bath

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 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

Saint Stephen St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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

Studio

0 baths

$1,625

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

15 Bay State Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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

15 Bay State Rd #6, Boston, MA 02215

Studio

1 bath

$1,725

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Olin Center for International Study, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.

How much is rent in Somerville?

The average rent in Somerville is $3,500 per month as of June 20, 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 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 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 $140,000/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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