Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Simmons College, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Somerville

$3,550/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Somerville is $3,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,650 more per month.

$4.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Somerville

1,483

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 Simmons College, MA

Average rent prices in Somerville have increased by 15% 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 Simmons College, MA

Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,507, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,425

-

1%

1 bedroom

$2,950

-

7%

2 bedroom

$3,700

-

2%

3 bedroom

$4,600

-

2%

4 bedroom

$6,000

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,425

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Simmons College, 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 Simmons College, MA

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.

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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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 Simmons College, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.

How much is rent in Somerville?

The average rent in Somerville is $3,550 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Somerville?

Average rent prices in Somerville have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Somerville is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,650 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 $142,000/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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