Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Somerville, MA

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,152. This is +66%, or $1,252, higher than the national average.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,152

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

439

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA is $3,152. This is +66%, or $1,252, higher than the national average.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
42%
40%
11%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

67%
33%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Somerville, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Somerville, MA have increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Somerville, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Somerville, MA is $3,020. A 1-bedroom apartment in Somerville, MA costs about $2,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,200. Houses for rent in Somerville, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,500

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,200

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$4,600

2%

6%

Studio

$2,385

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,385

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Somerville, 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.

Compare rent prices in Somerville, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Somerville, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boston, MA.

Somerville

Median rent price$3,152
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

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Discover rentals in Somerville, MA

23 Granite Street Unit 3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.6

Good

23 Granite Street Unit 3

23 Granite St Unit 3, Somerville, MA 02143

1 bed

2 baths

$795

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

Apartment for rent

38 Craigie St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

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 Aug 1

18 Webster Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

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 May 2

29 Bailey Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Ten Hills apartment for rent in Somerville

29 Bailey Rd #2, Somerville, MA 02145

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

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 Jan 31

63 Prichard Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Powder House apartment for rent in Somerville

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

127 Albion St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

127 Albion St.

127 Albion St, Somerville, MA 02144

3 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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

Apartment for rent

124 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Spring Hill condo for rent in Somerville

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

$2,250

Price drop

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

Condo for rent

48 Florence St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Somerville apartment for rent in Somerville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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 Feb 1