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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Somerville, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Somerville rent stands today
Somerville, MA rent rose 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,388/month. Renters today are paying $188 more per month on average than last year, though rent has dipped slightly by 0.9% month over month since the June peak.
Vs. national rents
Somerville rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier metro areas. The market offers 396 total rentals, reflecting a relatively small inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Somerville rent for about $2,581/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,725/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,295/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,800/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Industrial Park rents rose 23.0% year over year to $4,025/month across 19 rentals, well above the citywide increase of 5.9%. West Somerville also climbed 17.8%, while Teele Square cooled by 13.2%, showing notable divergence within Somerville's neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Somerville
$3,388/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Somerville is $3,388 per month as of October 2026. This is 78% above the national average rent, or $1,488 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Somerville
396
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Somerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Somerville, MA
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Somerville, MA
Rent prices in Somerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Somerville is $3,400, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Somerville run $2,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,581 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,725 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,295 |  1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Square | $2,950 | |
East Somerville | $2,850 | |
Mystic River | $3,705 | |
Powder House | $3,650 | |
Prospect Hill | $3,400 | |
Spring Hill | $2,800 | |
Ten Hills | $3,000 | |
Ward Two | $3,300 | |
West Somerville | $4,475 | |
Winter Hill | $3,175 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,400 | 1% | 8% | |
Condos | $3,400 | 3% | 6% | |
Houses | $4,200 | 11% | 15% | |
Rooms | $1,312 | 2% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,581
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Spring Hill
Average rent
$2,800
Mystic River
Average rent
$3,705
Ward Two
Average rent
$3,300
Powder House
Average rent
$3,650
East Somerville
Average rent
$2,850
West Somerville
Average rent
$4,475
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$3,400
Ten Hills
Average rent
$3,000
Winter Hill
Average rent
$3,175
Davis Square
Average rent
$2,950
Apartments
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,312
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
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.
How does rent in Somerville, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Somerville and Boston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Somerville
78%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Somerville, MA is equal to the median rent in Boston, MA.
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Discover rentals in Somerville, MA
1d ago
5 Edgar Ter, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Spring Hill apartment for rent in Somerville
38 Craigie St, Somerville, MA 02143
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
4 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Ward Two apartment for rent in Somerville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
4d ago
Powder House house for rent in Somerville
15 Spring Hill Ter, Somerville, MA 02143
4 beds
3.5 baths
$18,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 27
1d ago
Verified
17A Fremont St, Somerville, MA 02145
2–5 beds
2–5 baths
$7,072–$17,020
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Powder House townhouse for rent in Somerville
159 Kidder Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02144
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,000
Price dropped $1,500Fees 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.House for rent
Available Dec 7
5h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,031–$4,982
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,994–$8,132
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,874–$3,672
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,031–$4,982
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
449 Canal St #1195, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,075–$4,480
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,994–$8,132
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,675
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,874–$3,672
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13 Spring St #1, Somerville, MA 02143
5 beds
3 baths
$4,600
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.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
15h ago
Verified
30 Caldwell St, Somerville, MA 02129
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,994–$8,132
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
445 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,874–$3,672
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,031–$4,982
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Great River Rd #6769A, Somerville, MA 02145
1 bed
1 bath
$2,955
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Somerville, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Somerville rental market.
How much is rent in Somerville?
The average rent in Somerville is $3,388 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Somerville?
Average rent prices in Somerville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Somerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Somerville is 78% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,488 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Somerville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Somerville are Spring Hill ($2,800/mo), East Somerville ($2,850/mo), and Davis Square ($2,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Somerville?
To comfortably afford rent in Somerville, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Somerville?
February offers the best rental deals in Somerville, with prices running about 16% lower than May's peak rates. July and May see the most competition with higher demand compared to available inventory.
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).